used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
(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 memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
avalanchesnounUS /ˈævəlæntʃɪz/
plural of “avalanche” — a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
azaleasnounUS /əˈzeɪljəz/
plural of “azalea” — any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
bouquetsnounUS /boʊˈkeɪz/
plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
dizzyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪzi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
envelopingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈveləpɪŋ/
surrounding and closing in on or hemming in
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
evanescentadjectiveUS /ˌevəˈnesənt/
tending to vanish like vapor
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
fatalitynounUS /fəˈtælɪti/
a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
forevermoreadverb
at any future time; in the future
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
lakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
immediately past
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
go away from a place
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
become covered with mist
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
a particular point in time
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
myriads
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
the act of departing politely
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
go across or through
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
rainbowsnounUS /ˈreɪnboʊz/
plural of “rainbow” — an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
souvenirnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/
something of sentimental value
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
in the direction of
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
verticaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
west-bound
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading George and his three companions had given the last lingering look towards the glorious rainbows and myriads of dazzling gems glittering in the sun’s rays, which pierced the vertical streams and played through the spray and mist enveloping them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The memory of the mirror lakes, with their gorgeous borders of green, their rich bouquets of fragrant azaleas and pond lilies, as well as the towering cliffs, the overpowering heights of that wonderful valley, all made a picture to remain forevermore a cherished souvenir.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But alas, for the fatality of human joys, all is evanescent in this world of ours; the moment of parting at last came for the lovers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The west-bound train would pass the station first, so Clarence must be the one to leave his friends.
Yosemite's
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From this reading The crashing and thundering of Yosemite’s falls plunging from dizzy heights, in splendor of furious avalanches, had been left behind.
