used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
all-bounteous
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From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not worthy of such goodness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
animatingadjectiveUS /ˌænəˈmeɪtɪŋɡ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
put or send forth
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
congratulatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈɡrætʃələtɔːri/
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
DispensernounUS /dɪˈspensər/
a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
opinion or judgment
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Our Hero pays his first Visit to his Grandfather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading I am not worthy of such goodness.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading _Our Hero pays his first Visit to his Grandfather.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _Our Hero pays his first Visit to his Grandfather.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Our Hero pays his first Visit to his Grandfather.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not worthy of such goodness.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
luminarynounUS /ˈluːməneri/
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
MinstrelnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
new-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not worthy of such goodness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _Our Hero pays his first Visit to his Grandfather.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
overpeered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading _Our Hero pays his first Visit to his Grandfather.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
sinfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I am not worthy of such goodness.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
SupremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Our Hero pays his first Visit to his Grandfather.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Our Hero pays his first Visit to his Grandfather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first sun, that had risen on his new-born hope, and the splendour, which that glorious luminary diffused over the animating scenery under his survey, was to a mind like his peculiarly auspicious and impressive: his bosom glowed with pious gratitude to the Supreme Dispenser of those blessings--It is too much, all-bounteous Being, he exclaimed, too much for sinful man!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading From the window of his chamber he cast his eyes over that grand and beautiful expanse of country, which the proud and lofty site of his castle overpeered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The congratulatory Lay of the Minstrel._ The next morning Robert de Lancaster rose with the sun.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading I am not worthy of such goodness.
