used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
Beaucatcher
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From this reading “And this is Beaucatcher in front of us!” says Sylvia.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Such a fine height deserves a better name.”
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
Buncombenoun
unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading “Such a fine height deserves a better name.”
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
Eric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
eye'snounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “eye” — the organ of sight
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “And this is Beaucatcher in front of us!” says Sylvia.
obtain
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
haplyadverb
by accident
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading “Such a fine height deserves a better name.”
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Such a fine height deserves a better name.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “And this is Beaucatcher in front of us!” says Sylvia.
not in physical motion
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Such a fine height deserves a better name.”
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And this is Beaucatcher in front of us!” says Sylvia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
uglinessnounUS /ˈʌɡlinəs/
qualities of appearance that do not give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “And this is Beaucatcher in front of us!” says Sylvia.
vulgarlyadverb
in a smutty manner
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “And always, be the landscape what it may— Blue misty hill, or sweep of glimmering plain— It is the eye’s endeavor still to gain The fine, faint limit of the bounding day.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading “The name is vulgarly foolish,” says Eric, “but as far as absolute ugliness goes, there are worse within the borders of Buncombe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading God haply, in this mystic mode, would fain Hint of a happier home, far, far away.”
