used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
(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 She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
announcesverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪz/
third-person singular of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
deludedverbUS /dɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “delude” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
in a free manner
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
how
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From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
and nothing more
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
rapidsnounUS /ˈræpədz/
plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
confined on all sides
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All here is brilliancy and beauty; and as the waters ripple and dance in the sunbeam, they seem only as if inspired by a spirit of new life, and not as hastening to a dreadful fall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poor Augusta! she knew not how deep reason she had to fear.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
precisely as stated
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
in or at the place that
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
a Caucasian
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
which person or people
From this reading The traveller who has passed above the rapids of Niagara may have noticed the spot where the first white sparkling ripple announces the downward tendency of the waters.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
but in spite of that
From this reading Already had Edward become familiar with a degree of physical excitement which touches the very verge of intoxication; yet, strong in self-confidence, and deluded by the customs of society, he dreamed not of danger.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading She saw not the temptations that surrounded her husband in the circles where to all the stimulus of wit and intellect was often added the zest of _wine_, used far too freely for safety.
