95
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From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
(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 The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
castledadjective
having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
chiseledadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪzəld/
having a clean and distinct outline as if precisely cut along the edges
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
CurrentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
Gayest
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From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
a man of refinement
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
Harold
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From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE SWIM.
inboundadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈbaʊnd/
directed or moving inward or toward a center
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
NassaunounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
Rhinebeck
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From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
sporadicadjectiveUS /spərˈædɪk/
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The afternoon was fair—the river of all rivers glittered gaily in the sun, and a dreamy peace rested on field and stream.
SWIMverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading IN THE SWIM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE SWIM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
create by training and teaching
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
unattachedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtætʃt/
not fastened together
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
Under-Currents
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From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
Vreeland
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From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
wayfarer's
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From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
a late time of life
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
but in spite of that
From this reading The five years which the traveler from nowhere in particular had thrown away in the far wilds of the sporadic West had not yet robbed his chiseled features of the good looks which he had borne away from old Nassau.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _A Story of Currents and Under-Currents in Gayest New York._ There was an expression of sullen discontent upon the handsome features of Mr. Harold Vreeland (gentleman unattached), as the inbound Hudson River train dashed along under the castled cliffs of Rhinebeck.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But, the peace of this June afternoon of ’95 entered not into the young wayfarer’s soul.
