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From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading But this tree has a still stronger attraction for those who believe its story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But this tree has a still stronger attraction for those who believe its story.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this tree has a still stronger attraction for those who believe its story.
chestnut-tree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
climbsnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “climb” — an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Who does not listen with rapture to the gentle rustle of its leaves and find rest in its cool shade?
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
Domremy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Who does not listen with rapture to the gentle rustle of its leaves and find rest in its cool shade?
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Who does not listen with rapture to the gentle rustle of its leaves and find rest in its cool shade?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this tree has a still stronger attraction for those who believe its story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Who does not listen with rapture to the gentle rustle of its leaves and find rest in its cool shade?
hear with intention
From this reading Who does not listen with rapture to the gentle rustle of its leaves and find rest in its cool shade?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
Neufchâteau
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Who does not listen with rapture to the gentle rustle of its leaves and find rest in its cool shade?
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Who does not listen with rapture to the gentle rustle of its leaves and find rest in its cool shade?
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading Who does not listen with rapture to the gentle rustle of its leaves and find rest in its cool shade?
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Who does not listen with rapture to the gentle rustle of its leaves and find rest in its cool shade?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
not in physical motion
From this reading But this tree has a still stronger attraction for those who believe its story.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But this tree has a still stronger attraction for those who believe its story.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But this tree has a still stronger attraction for those who believe its story.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But this tree has a still stronger attraction for those who believe its story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he does not mind a little fatigue and climbs to this spot, he will be richly rewarded for his exertions.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
which person or people
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The tree in itself is a sufficient compensation for his efforts, for who does not contemplate with admiration such a work of nature?
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading As the traveller, descending the valley from Neufchâteau, approaches the village of Domremy,[1] he will observe at his right upon an eminence of the nearest range of hills a stately chestnut-tree, its lower branches hung with wreaths of flowers, some fresh, some fading.
