used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
aglowadjectiveUS /əˈɡloʊ/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
(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 The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
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 cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
the organ of sight
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
a young female
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
a quick look
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
inhales
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
become covered with mist
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
quivers
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From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
snow-whiteadjective
of the white color of snow
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
having a supporting base
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading It was a beautiful picture, so he stood silent, drinking in the scenery of the surrounding country with great pleasure.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
not known
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eastern horizon was all aglow with the brightness shining through the flitting snow-white clouds.
in or at the place that
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He inhales deeply of the pure fresh Kentucky morning air, while his athletic frame quivers in the light of the rising sun.
which person or people
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cool air of the early morning, blowing down from the mountain, is refreshing and invigorating to Jack Wade, who is standing in the door of his cabin leaning against the facing leisurely, taking in with his eye the broad expanse of the valley before him.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Behind him, unknown to his waiting heart, stood a pure, sweet girl, gazing out through the deep mist of the morning, as if to penetrate the very depths to a distance where she might get one glimpse of the single man who had unconsciously awakened within her soul a new life, a new hope.
