used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
amiabilitynounUS /ˌeɪmiəˈbɪləti/
a cheerful and agreeable mood
From this reading But I find in Cowper the first recognition of a general amiability in Winter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I find in Cowper the first recognition of a general amiability in Winter.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
chorusesnounUS /ˈkɔːrəsɪz/
plural of “chorus” — any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
CowpernounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading But I find in Cowper the first recognition of a general amiability in Winter.
dilutedadjectiveUS /daɪˈluːtəd/
reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
ErrverbUS /er/
to make a mistake or be incorrect
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But I find in Cowper the first recognition of a general amiability in Winter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
gayety
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From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But I find in Cowper the first recognition of a general amiability in Winter.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
GoethenounUS /ɡoʊθ/
German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
Harz-reise
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From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
an indirect suggestion
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
im
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From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
the literary culture
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
become covered with mist
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
not any; not one
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
the local environment
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading But I find in Cowper the first recognition of a general amiability in Winter.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
snow-clouds
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From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
the season of growth
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
SteinnounUS /staɪn/
a mug intended for serving beer
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
the rays of the sun
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Err I? or do the powers of song return To me, and genius too, the gifts of Spring?
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
von
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From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Goethe, so far as I remember, was the first to notice the cheerfulness of snow in sunshine.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading His _Harz-reise im Winter_ gives no hint of it, for that is a diluted reminiscence of Greek tragic choruses and the Book of Job in nearly equal parts.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In one of the singularly interesting and characteristic letters to Frau von Stein, however, written during the journey, he says: “It is beautiful indeed; the mist heaps itself together in light snow-clouds, the sun looks through, and the snow over everything gives back a feeling of gayety.”
