Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading ADVENTURES ON THE WAY.

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From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

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

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

next to; at the side of

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

a form of solitaire that involves gambling

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

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From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

abounding in grass

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

plural of “harmony” — compatibility in opinion and action

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

be the source of pain

From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

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

From this reading "No, neither of us is hurt."

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

used in combination to denote the middle

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading "No, neither of us is hurt."

young bird not yet fledged

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, neither of us is hurt."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ADVENTURES ON THE WAY.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

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

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

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

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

feeling self-importance

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

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

From this reading ADVENTURES ON THE WAY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

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 The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "No, neither of us is hurt."

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

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ADVENTURES ON THE WAY.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Ain't hurt, eh? den we go," said he, not noticing the remark.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

belonging to which person

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The paths which wound 'mid gorgeous trees, The streams whose bright lips kissed the flowers, The winds that swelled their harmonies, Through these sun-hiding bowers, The temple vast, the green arcade, The nestling vale, the grassy glade, Dark cave and swampy lair; These scenes and sounds majestic, made His world, his pleasures, there.--A. B. STREET.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You have saved our lives," exclaimed Lieutenant Canfield, as the dusky form of the Huron appeared beside him.