used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
quickly and without warning
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
(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 “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
propose a payment
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
dominateverbUS /ˈdɑːməneɪt/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
eve's
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From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
coins made of gold
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
greennessnounUS /ˈɡriːnnəs/
the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
How
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From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
the act of departing
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
mountain'snounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
possessive form of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
mountain-side
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From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
and nothing more
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
go across or through
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
a purple color or pigment
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
one of four equal parts
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
shimmerverbUS /ˈʃɪmər/
shine with a weak or fitful light
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
spiresnounUS /spaɪrz/
plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
be standing; be upright
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
stealsnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
the rays of the sun
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
upthrustnoun
(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Great heights, clothed with verdure, dominate the pass, so that our way lies in shadow, only pierced here and there by rays of sunlight that fill the dusky greenness with a shimmer of gold.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
at the time that
From this reading The early sunshine is lying warm and bright over the valley, and the far mountains stand fully revealed in soft blue loveliness beneath the radiant sky, when we bid farewell next morning to the pastoral landscape which has charmed us so much, and continue our journey.
in or at the place that
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
a Caucasian
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading Not more than a quarter of a mile from the house where we spent the night, the road turns abruptly, and, leaving the valley, enters among the hills, winding along a mountain-side and overlooking a deep gorge through which the Little River comes in white sheets and hurrying rapids.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “How fair this mountain’s purple bust, Alone in high and glimmering air, And see yon village spires upthrust, And yon dark plain—how fair!
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “How fair this lone and lovely scene, And yonder dropping fiery ball, And eve’s sweet spirit, which steals unseen With darkness over all!”
