used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
(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 "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT LAKE TAHOE.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading AT LAKE TAHOE.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
Merriwell
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From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
PoisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
on the contrary
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
Rattleton
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From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
remonstrating
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From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
having a sharp inclination
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
stutting
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From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
TAHOE
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From this reading AT LAKE TAHOE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Poised like a sparkling gem in a grand and glorious setting of mountain peaks, lies Lake Tahoe, the highest body of water on the American continent.
at the time that
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
in or at the place that
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sun was shining from a clear sky when Frank Merriwell and Harry Rattleton reached a point where they could look down upon the bosom of the lake, from which the sunlight was reflected as from the surface of a mirror.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That is stutting it rather peep--I mean putting it rather steep," said Harry, with a remonstrating grin.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "There it is, old man!" cried Frank, enthusiastically--"the most beautiful lake in all the wide world!"
