used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
quickly and without warning
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
alabasternounUS /ˈæləbæstər/
a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for carving
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
(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 HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
Darklingadjective
uncannily or threateningly dark or obscure
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
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 Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
to or in any or all places
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
a state of high honor
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
hauntingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪŋ/
continually recurring to the mind
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
HAZELadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
hillsidesnounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪdz/
plural of “hillside” — the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
MALLINSBEE'S
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From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
seductiveadjectiveUS /sɪˈdʌktɪv/
tending to entice into a desired action or state
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
sheennounUS /ʃiːn/
the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
in the direction of
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
untroddenadjective
lacking pathways
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the most part these were all untrodden by human foot, and so their mystery deepened.
belonging to which person
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
showing curiosity
From this reading Then above, often penetrating into the low-lying clouds, the crowning glory of alabaster peaks whose snowy sheen dazed the wondering eyes raised towards them.
wood-belts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Darkling wood-belts crept up the great hillsides, deep in mysterious shadows, stirring imagination, and carrying it back to all those haunting dreams of early childhood.
wood-clad
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From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
the words that are spoken
From this reading HAZEL MALLINSBEE'S CAMPAIGN The seductive mystery of the hills was beyond all words.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
but in spite of that
From this reading A wonderful outlook of wide valleys, bounded in almost every direction by the vast incline of wood-clad hills, opened out a world that seemed to terminate abruptly everywhere, yet to go on and on in an endless series of great green valleys and mountain streams.
