used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
(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 Moreover, almost all European nations must look on Germany as their father-land.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Moreover, almost all European nations must look on Germany as their father-land.
AlpsnounUS /ælps/
a large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
Blanchefleur
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From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading Moreover, almost all European nations must look on Germany as their father-land.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
father-land
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From this reading Moreover, almost all European nations must look on Germany as their father-land.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
Folko
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From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
set up or found
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
Gabrielle
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From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
How
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From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
inasmuch
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From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
indissolubleadjective
(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
engage in
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
Montfaucon
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From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, almost all European nations must look on Germany as their father-land.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Moreover, almost all European nations must look on Germany as their father-land.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Moreover, almost all European nations must look on Germany as their father-land.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
nestsnounUS /nests/
plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
on one occasion
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
Otto
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From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
express in words
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
term of address for a man
From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
spring-tide
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From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
Trautwangen
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From this reading How Sir Folko de Montfaucon beheld, for the first time, the fortress of Trautwangen.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
vineyardsnounUS /ˈvɪnjərdz/
plural of “vineyard” — a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
von
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From this reading Sir Folko and Gabrielle might indeed look with regret on this end of their journey, for a melancholy separation then awaited them, inasmuch as Sir Folko had never forgotten the rights of his friend, Otto von Trautwangen; and dared not attempt, by indissoluble bonds, to make Gabrielle his own.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Like the happy birds that return to their wonted nests in spring-tide, Sir Folko, with Gabrielle and Blanchefleur, were now passing over the Alps on their way back to Germany.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading After many wanderings through the world, over lakes and seas, mountains and valleys, they had found themselves irresistibly attracted by our native land; for we may truly say, that whatever strangers have once come thither, look on our vineyards and smiling landscapes as a garden of joy, and the chosen abode of true and faithful hearts.
