used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
brightenverbUS /ˈbraɪtən/
make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
countrie
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From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
a special loved one
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
day-break
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From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
EDINBURGHnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading EDINBURGH.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
at any time
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
exclaimsverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmz/
third-person singular of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
how
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From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
the force of workers available
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
become covered with mist
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
Scotia's
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From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
sublimitynoun
nobility in thought or feeling or style
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
true-hearted
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From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The storm had passed away during the night; and at day-break, Flora hurried upon deck, to catch the first glance of— “The glorious land of flood and fell, The noble north countrie.”
vapoury
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From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The sun was still below the horizon, and a thick mist hung over the waters, and hid the city from her view.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
a Caucasian
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
which person or people
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
wizardnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Oh, for the rising of that white curtain! how Flora tried to peer through its vapoury folds, to “Hail old Scotia’s darling seat,” the beautiful abode of brave, intelligent, true-hearted men, and fair good women.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Glorious Edinburgh! who ever beheld you for the first time with indifference, and felt not his eyes brighten, and his heart thrill with a proud ecstasy, the mingling of his spirit with a scene, which in romantic sublimity, has not its equal in the wide world— “Who would not dare To fight for such a land!” exclaims the patriotic wizard of the North.
