adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
BERKSHIREnounUS /ˈbɜːrkʃər/
a county in southern England
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
fern-clad
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From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
forestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
graynounUS /ɡreɪ/
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
HILLSnounUS /hɪlz/
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
incomparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
levelnounUS /ˈlevəl/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
lurkverbUS /lɜːrk/
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
Maurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading --Maurice Thompson.
MohawknounUS /ˈmoʊhɔːk/
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
mountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
retreatsnounUS /riˈtriːts/
plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
sauntering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading --Maurice Thompson.
TimenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
TooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading To one who has lived in a level country how full of joyful experience is a winding mountain road!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading None of our journeys will be remembered with keener delight than the days spent in sauntering along the Mohawk trail.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading What incomparable trout streams, what vast primeval forests, how charming the peaceful valleys, what trails leading to the tops of wooded hills or fern-clad cool retreats of the forest!
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading BERKSHIRE HILLS I know where wild things lurk and linger In groves as gray and grand as Time; I know where God has written poems Too strong for words or rhyme.
