used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
(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 All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
engulfedverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlft/
past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
divisible by two
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
at any time
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
set up or found
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
garlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
brought together in one place
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
intense and profound fear
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
How
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From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
Jocosa
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From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
and nothing more
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
immediately past
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
engage in
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
a particular point in time
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
and nothing more
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
done under pressure
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
Identical; not different.
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
seethingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːðɪŋ/
in constant agitation
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
swiftly-rushing
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From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
Sylvain
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From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
in the direction of
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
under normal conditions
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading All this had happened with such rapidity that they had only time to utter a cry, and each to hold up to the other the flowers they had gathered; but this was explanation enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hither and thither they strayed, led ever farther and farther, for the brightest flowers seemed always just beyond them, until at last they were startled by the first bright rays of the rising sun.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But what was their horror to see its usually tranquil waters seething and bubbling, and even as they looked down rushed a mighty stream, which entirely engulfed it, and Sylvain and Jocosa found themselves parted by a wide and swiftly-rushing river.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘I will make Sylvain a garland,’ said Jocosa, and ‘How pretty Jocosa will look in this crown!’ thought Sylvain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With one accord they turned and ran towards the fountain, reaching it at the same moment, though from opposite sides.
