inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
(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 who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
categorynounUS /ˈkætəɡɔːri/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
chiselnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
elephantnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
frostsnounUS /frɔːsts/
plural of “frost” — ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
hoary-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
and nothing more
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
NotchnounUS /nɑːtʃ/
a V-shaped indentation
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
and nothing more
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
go across or through
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
without much difficulty
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
SHAKSPEARE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHAKSPEARE.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The seasons alter: hoary-headed frosts Fall in the fresh lap of the crimson rose.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it is only from Nature's chisel, the elephant is an honest one, and readily admitted into the category of things curious or marvellous constantly displayed for our inspection.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
which person or people
From this reading All who have passed much time at the mountains have seen the elephant--near the gate of the Notch.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Standing on the piazza of the hotel, the enormous forehead and trunk seem just emerging from the shaggy woods near the entrance to the pass.
