used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Is the longing of the human soul but a delusion?
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
(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 All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Is the longing of the human soul but a delusion?
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
catchesnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading Is the longing of the human soul but a delusion?
dew-dipped
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From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
honeybeenounUS /ˈhʌnibiː/
social bee often domesticated for the honey it produces
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Is the longing of the human soul but a delusion?
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is the longing of the human soul but a delusion?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Is the longing of the human soul but a delusion?
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
the force of workers available
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
become covered with mist
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Is the longing of the human soul but a delusion?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Is the longing of the human soul but a delusion?
the rays of the sun
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Is the longing of the human soul but a delusion?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
not known
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Jack Wade sighed as he sat out on his little porch gazing through the sunlight to the eastward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All round him in his own community men were making silent and cautious preparation for some unknown deed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Does it catch the fragrance of immortality, as the little honeybee catches the fragrance of the dew-dipped mountain flowers, and reach out with a longing far beyond human ken?
but in spite of that
From this reading Far away, yet not so far, loomed the outline of the Cumberland, as a shadow rising out of the mist, towering above the lesser mountains nearer.
