adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
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 After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
AvenuenounUS /ˈævənuː/
a line of approach
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
befittingadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/
appropriate to
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
breathnounUS /breθ/
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/
An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
capitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
deepeningnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
Dilworthy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
gas-illuminated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
HeavennounUS /ˈhevən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
noisenounUS /nɔɪz/
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
peachnounUS /piːtʃ/
cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
pinknounUS /pɪŋk/
a light shade of red
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
resurrectionnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
southnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
suffusionnoun
the process of permeating or infusing something with a substance
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The Senator took off his hat and seemed to open his soul to the sweet influences of the morning.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
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 It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
warmadjectiveUS /wɔːrm/
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading The Senator was not in an exultant mood, but rather in a condition of holy joy, befitting a Christian statesman whose benevolent plans Providence has made its own and stamped with approval.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was a bright spring morning, the air was soft and inspiring; in the deepening wayside green, the pink flush of the blossoming peach trees, the soft suffusion on the heights of Arlington, and the breath of the warm south wind was apparent, the annual miracle of the resurrection of the earth.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Philip left the capitol and walked up Pennsylvania Avenue in company with Senator Dilworthy.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading After the heat and noise of the chamber, under its dull gas-illuminated glass canopy, and the all night struggle of passion and feverish excitement there, the open, tranquil world seemed like Heaven.
