aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
balsam's
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From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
chantverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
cortége
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From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gently!
gladesnounUS /ɡleɪdz/
plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
how
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From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
Hurons
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From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
immediately past
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
PaddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
pebbled
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From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
psalmnounUS /sɑːlm/
one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then, at last, they reach the Mission, here sad rites they chant for him Who has led them gently onward, through the glades of ignorance dim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
wandersverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
at the time that
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
which person or people
From this reading Paddling northward, past the shallow pebbled bays, See the cortége wanders slowly, near the scenes of other days, When the good priest taught the Hurons how to live in peace and love, Taught them how to like each other, true to Him who is above.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So they journey, while the forest echoes with the psalm of Death, So they journey, sad and lonely, ’midst the balsam’s balmy breath.
