used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The jeweled sky suggested the untold wealth of an infinite universe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
atmosphericadjectiveUS /ˌætməˈsferɪk/
relating to or located in the atmosphere
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beatificadjective
experiencing or bestowing celestial joy
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the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
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breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
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crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
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darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
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earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
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the state or fact of existing
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exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
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(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
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plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
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plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading The jeweled sky suggested the untold wealth of an infinite universe.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
jeweledadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading The jeweled sky suggested the untold wealth of an infinite universe.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
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prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
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the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
mundaneadjectiveUS /mənˈdeɪn/
found in the ordinary course of events
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the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
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nostrilsnounUS /ˈnɑːstrəlz/
plural of “nostril” — either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
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not one thing; not anything
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
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showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
To recall to mind.
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reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
only a very short time before
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The jeweled sky suggested the untold wealth of an infinite universe.
slumberingverbUS /ˈslʌmbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
smallnessnounUS /ˈsmɔːlnəs/
the property of having a relatively small size
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The jeweled sky suggested the untold wealth of an infinite universe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE TRAIL It was a night to remember, if for nothing else for the exquisite atmospheric conditions prevailing.
in the direction of
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a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON THE TRAIL It was a night to remember, if for nothing else for the exquisite atmospheric conditions prevailing.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The jeweled sky suggested the untold wealth of an infinite universe.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading The jeweled sky suggested the untold wealth of an infinite universe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The jeweled sky suggested the untold wealth of an infinite universe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The splendor, the breadth of beauty sank into the human soul and left the spirit straining at its earthly bonds, and gazing with longing towards the infinite power which ordered its existence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The moon was at its full, like some splendid jewel radiating a silvery peace upon a slumbering world.
yearningsnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋz/
plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The perfumed air filled lungs and nostrils with a beatific joy in living, and the darkened splendor of the crowding hills inspired a reverence in the human heart so profound, that it left scarce a place for the smallness of mundane hopes and yearnings.
