used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
befel
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From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing could hinder, in those days, but that my draught of pleasure was very full.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Nothing could hinder, in those days, but that my draught of pleasure was very full.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading Nothing could hinder, in those days, but that my draught of pleasure was very full.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
ExpeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
set up or found
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Nothing could hinder, in those days, but that my draught of pleasure was very full.
fête
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From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading Nothing could hinder, in those days, but that my draught of pleasure was very full.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could hinder, in those days, but that my draught of pleasure was very full.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
in or at or to some place
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
spirit'snounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
possessive form of “spirit” — the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
confined on all sides
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing could hinder, in those days, but that my draught of pleasure was very full.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nothing could hinder, in those days, but that my draught of pleasure was very full.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
precisely as stated
From this reading Nothing could hinder, in those days, but that my draught of pleasure was very full.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading WAITING For weeks after this sail on the lake my life was like a fête day.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Expeditions of all sorts were planned and carried out for my pleasure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
at the time that
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whatever weight might lie at my heart, when I found myself high, high up above the ordinary region of life, resting on a mountain summit from which I looked down upon all that surrounded me other days; a little of that same lifting up befel the thoughts of my heart and the views that have to do with the spirit's life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading One day we were exploring the lake shores in a boat; the next, we went back into the country, as far as we could go and return before evening; a third day we climbed the mountains somewhere and got glorious new views of what the world is.
