Chapter III · A Southern Home

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From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

(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 “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

of or relating to alluvium

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

past form of “boss” — raise in a relief

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

make calm or still

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

plural of “carving” — a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

a place or condition of ideal happiness

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

plural of “glade” — a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

coins made of gold

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

not any; not one

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

a coniferous tree

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

(Greek mythology) a king who created a statue of a woman and fell in love with it; Aphrodite brought the sculpture to life as Galatea

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

on the contrary

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

delivered from danger

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

possessing material wealth

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

reflect brightly

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It is the Elysium of the sunny south, reposing between the rich alluvial lands of the Mississippi, and the fragrant[1] pine forests of the Pascagoula.

an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

in the direction of

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

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From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

green foliage

From this reading Between the swelling hills, or rather waves of verdure, flow crystal streams towards the bosom of the Pearl.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region

From this reading In the forest glades and vistas, Lovely are the light and gloom: Fountains sparkle in the gardens, And exotics breathe perfume.”—_Mackay._ The sun shines on no more beautiful and entrancing region than the vale of Pearl river.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading The green land of the valley seems to roll in gentle undulations, like the waves of a calm sea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “——A villa beautiful to see; Marble-porched and cedar-chambered, Hung with silken drapery; Bossed with ornaments of silver, Interlaid with gems and gold; Filled with carvings from cathedrals, Rescued in the days of old; Eloquent with books and pictures, All that luxury can afford; Warm with statues that Pygmalion Might have fashioned and adored.