afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
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 “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lightning that mocks the night, Brief even as bright.”
banksnounUS /bæŋks/
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
BriefadjectiveUS /briːf/
of short duration or distance
From this reading Lightning that mocks the night, Brief even as bright.”
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Lightning that mocks the night, Brief even as bright.”
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
concealedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːld/
not accessible to view
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Lightning that mocks the night, Brief even as bright.”
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Hurons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
i-v
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Shelley, “Mutability,” II. i-v.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Shelley, “Mutability,” II. i-v.
immaterialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/
of no importance or relevance especially to a law case
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
interruptionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
leavesnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
LightningnounUS /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Lightning that mocks the night, Brief even as bright.”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
mocksnounUS /mɑːks/
plural of “mock” — the act of mocking or ridiculing
From this reading Lightning that mocks the night, Brief even as bright.”
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Mutabilitynoun
the quality of being capable of mutation
From this reading Shelley, “Mutability,” II. i-v.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Lightning that mocks the night, Brief even as bright.”
OceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
picturenounUS /ˈpɪktʃər/
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading Shelley, “Mutability,” II. i-v.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
smokenounUS /smoʊk/
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
stretchedadjectiveUS /stretʃt/
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
TemptsverbUS /tempts/
third-person singular of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
tender-minded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The picture next presented, by the point of land that the unfortunate Hurons had selected for their last place of encampment, need scarcely be laid before the eyes of the reader.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Happily for the more tender-minded and the more timid, the trunks of the trees, the leaves, and the smoke had concealed much of that which passed, and night shortly after drew its veil over the lake, and the whole of that seemingly interminable wilderness; which may be said to have then stretched, with few and immaterial interruptions, from the banks of the Hudson to the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “The flower that smiles to-day To-morrow dies; All that we wish to stay, Tempts and then flies: What is this world's delight?
