used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
aboundsverbUS /əˈbaʊndz/
third-person singular of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
(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 At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAKE THUN AND BEYOND.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
BernenounUS /bɜːrn/
the capital of Switzerland; located in western Switzerland
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading LAKE THUN AND BEYOND.
BlancnounUS /blæŋk/
a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
fearless and daring
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
Jungfrau
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From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading LAKE THUN AND BEYOND.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
MtnounUS /maʊnt/
a radioactive transuranic element
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
one of four equal parts
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
resemblingverbUS /rɪˈzembəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
carry out
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
THUN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAKE THUN AND BEYOND.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is not so large as Lake Geneva, and is not fringed with such enormous mountain chains, but it abounds with unexpected views of rare beauty, resembling very much our own picturesque Lake George.
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At Thun we take steamer across Lake Thun, one of the most beautiful of all the Swiss lakes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the steamer skirts the north bank of the lake, which is a succession of vineyards, we suddenly come upon a magnificent view of the Jungfrau, almost as impressive as Mt. Blanc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From Berne to Thun the scenery is less bold and rugged, although the horizon is always filled with great peaks that are to be seen from every quarter.
