AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
CONSTABLEnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
dreamedadjectiveUS /driːmd/
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
EDENnounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
eternal-womanly
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From this reading The eternal-womanly Ever leadeth us on.
EveradverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading The eternal-womanly Ever leadeth us on.
FaustnounUS /faʊst/
an alchemist of German legend who sold his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge
From this reading GOETHE’S _Faust_.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
GOETHE'S
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From this reading GOETHE’S _Faust_.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
infertileadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrtəl/
incapable of reproducing
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
leadeth
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From this reading The eternal-womanly Ever leadeth us on.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
MajestynounUS /ˈmædʒəsti/
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
mysterynounUS /ˈmɪstəri/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The eternal-womanly Ever leadeth us on.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
PLACEnounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
PrintersnounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
plural of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
qualifyingnounUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪɪŋ/
the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
TnounUS /tiː/
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eternal-womanly Ever leadeth us on.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
trianglenounUS /ˈtraɪæŋɡəl/
a three-sided polygon
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
triangularadjectiveUS /traɪˈæŋɡjələr/
having three angles; forming or shaped like a triangle
From this reading It was called a square, not so much, probably, because it was triangular in shape, as because it was hardly large enough to be designated as a park.
umbrageousadjective
filled with shade
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
unattractiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/
lacking beauty or charm
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The eternal-womanly Ever leadeth us on.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edinburgh: T. and A. CONSTABLE, Printers to His Majesty EDEN PLACE was a short street running at right angles with Eden Square, a most unattractive and infertile triangle of ground in a most unattractive but respectable quarter of a large city.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading As to its being called ‘Eden,’ the origin of that qualifying word is enveloped in mystery; but it is likely that the enthusiastic persons who projected it saw visions and dreamed dreams of green benches under umbrageous trees, of a green wire fence, ever green, and of plots of blossoming flowers filling the grateful air with unaccustomed fragrance.
