used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I paused involuntarily a hundred paces from the brink of the cataract.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I was about to realize one of the magnificent dreams of my youthful imagination.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading I paused involuntarily a hundred paces from the brink of the cataract.
cataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading I paused involuntarily a hundred paces from the brink of the cataract.
give a description of
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading I was about to realize one of the magnificent dreams of my youthful imagination.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I paused involuntarily a hundred paces from the brink of the cataract.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
a state of high honor
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading I hesitated and trembled.
ten 10s
From this reading I paused involuntarily a hundred paces from the brink of the cataract.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading I was about to realize one of the magnificent dreams of my youthful imagination.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading I paused involuntarily a hundred paces from the brink of the cataract.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
lyrenounUS /laɪr/
a harp used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading I was about to realize one of the magnificent dreams of my youthful imagination.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
a particular point in time
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was about to realize one of the magnificent dreams of my youthful imagination.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading I paused involuntarily a hundred paces from the brink of the cataract.
painter'snounUS /ˈpeɪntərz/
possessive form of “painter” — an artist who paints
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading I paused involuntarily a hundred paces from the brink of the cataract.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
rainbowsnounUS /ˈreɪnboʊz/
plural of “rainbow” — an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading I was about to realize one of the magnificent dreams of my youthful imagination.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
supererogationnoun
an effort above and beyond the call of duty
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
thundersnounUS /ˈθʌndərz/
plural of “thunder” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading I hesitated and trembled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was about to realize one of the magnificent dreams of my youthful imagination.
at the time that
From this reading Never shall I forget the moment when my spirit plunged into the roar and the foam, the thunders and the rainbows of Niagara.
belonging to which person
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is not my intention to describe our journey; and I fear it will indeed be an act of supererogation to attempt to give an idea of those majestic Falls, whose grandeur and whose glory have so long been the theme of the painter's pencil and the poet's lyre.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading I was about to realize one of the magnificent dreams of my youthful imagination.
