used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
a cherished desire
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
at any time
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
EXPLORATIONSnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading EXPLORATIONS OF LAKE TANGANIKA.
the organ of sight
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
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From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading EXPLORATIONS OF LAKE TANGANIKA.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
immediately past
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
subject to death
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
not any; not one
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EXPLORATIONS OF LAKE TANGANIKA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
cut with a saw
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
TANGANIKA
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From this reading EXPLORATIONS OF LAKE TANGANIKA.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
accept gladly
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Sweet associations were awakened at the sight, as he remembered with what a thrilling heart he first saw it gleam in the landscape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then it was the end of a long, wasting and perilous journey--the goal of his ambition, the realization of his fondest hopes; for on its shores he believed the object for which he had toiled so long was resting.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No more welcome sight ever dawned on mortal eye than its waters as they spread away on the horizon; and though he should see it a hundred times, it will never appear to him like any other sheet of water.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with strange feelings that Stanley caught from the last ridge the sparkling waters of Tanganika.
