adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
animalsnounUS /ˈænəməlz/
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
AuthornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
belongverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋ/
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
crossedadjectiveUS /krɔːst/
placed crosswise
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
droppedverbUS /drɑːpt/
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
fancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
giftnounUS /ɡɪft/
something acquired without compensation
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
gumsnounUS /ɡʌmz/
plural of “gum” — a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
happinessnounUS /ˈhæpinəs/
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
heavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
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From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
hunting-ground
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From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
jealousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeləs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
mansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
mealnounUS /miːl/
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
melodiousnessnoun
the property of having a melody
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
persecuteverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːt/
cause to suffer
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
pleasantadjectiveUS /ˈplezənt/
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
ridgy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
rushverbUS /rʌʃ/
move hurridly
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
savannahnounUS /səˈvænə/
a port in eastern Georgia near the mouth of the Savannah river
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
startedverbUS /ˈstɑːrtɪd/
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
trafficked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading As I crossed the savannah I played with this fancy; but when I reached the ridgy eminence, to look down once more on my new domain, the fancy changed to a feeling so keen that it pierced to my heart and was like pain in its intensity, causing tears to rush to my eyes.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading And caring not in that solitude to disguise my feelings from myself, and from the wide heaven that looked down and saw me--for this is the sweetest thing that solitude has for us, that we are free in it, and no convention holds us--I dropped on my knees and kissed the stony ground, then casting up my eyes, thanked the Author of my being for the gift of that wild forest, those green mansions where I had found so great a happiness!
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading What a wild beauty and fragrance and melodiousness it possessed above all forests, because of that mystery that drew me to it!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading After making a hasty meal at the house, I started, full of pleasing anticipations, for the wood; for how pleasant a place it was to be in!
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And it was mine, truly and absolutely--as much mine as any portion of earth’s surface could belong to any man--mine with all its products: the precious woods and fruits and fragrant gums that would never be trafficked away; its wild animals that man would never persecute; nor would any jealous savage dispute my ownership or pretend that it was part of his hunting-ground.
