adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
borneverbUS /bɔːrn/
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
charmingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/
pleasing or delighting
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
conformableadjective
quick to comply
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
coupletnoun
two items of the same kind
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
downwardsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
flavournoun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
flightsnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
fountainsnounUS /ˈfaʊntənz/
plural of “fountain” — a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
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 For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
heavinessnoun
the property of being comparatively great in weight
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
humanistadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmənɪst/
of or pertaining to Renaissance humanism
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
humours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
isletnounUS /ˈaɪlɪt/
a small island
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
laughingadjectiveUS /ˈlæfɪŋ/
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
LYMPHA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
Nepenthe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
NEPENTHI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
NYMPHA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
picturingnounUS /ˈpɪktʃərɪŋ/
visual imagery
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
pricenounUS /praɪs/
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
regulatesverbUS /ˈreɡjəleɪts/
third-person singular of “regulate” — fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
sea-lady
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
soilnounUS /sɔɪl/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
streamlets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
super-excellent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
takesnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
volcanicadjectiveUS /vɑːlˈkænɪk/
relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
waterlessadjective
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
watersnounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading For it is a fact conformable to that law of compensation which regulates all earthly affairs, a fact borne out by the universal experience of mankind, that God, when He takes away with one hand, gives with the other.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading For whatever the cause may be--whether internal fires have scorched up the natural humours of the soil, or whether the waters of Nepenthe are of such peculiar heaviness that, instead of flowing upwards in the shape of fountains, they tumble downwards into caverns below the sea--the fact remains: Nepenthe is a waterless land.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
whynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading And this may well be the reason, as several thoughtful observers have already pointed out, why its wines are so abundant in quantity, so cheap in price, and of such super-excellent flavour.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, with regard to fountains, it is to be noted that Nepenthe, an islet of volcanic stone rising out of the blue Mediterranean, has never--for all its natural attractions--been renowned for cool springs and bubbling streamlets.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading There is, to be sure, a charming couplet in some old humanist about LYMPHA NEPENTHI; but modern scholars are disposed to think either that the text is corrupt and that the writer was picturing an imaginary NYMPHA--some laughing sea-lady--or else that he merely indulged in one of those poetic flights which are a feature of the literature of his period.
