used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
Berling
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of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
brooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
give a description of
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
Ekeby
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the state or fact of existing
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
Gösta
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
headlands
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From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
how
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From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
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knightsnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
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a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
LANDSCAPEnounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
become covered with mist
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
with speed
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
possessing material wealth
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
rivulets
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From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
sourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
spritesnoun
atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The lake has its sources far up in the north, and it is a perfect country for a lake.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
at the time that
From this reading There, in the north, it is smiling and friendly; one needs but to see it on a summer morning, when it lies half awake under a veil of mist, to perceive how gay it is.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE LANDSCAPE I must now describe the long lake, the rich plains and the blue mountains, since they were the scene where Gösta Berling and the other knights of Ekeby passed their joyous existence.
a Caucasian
From this reading It has fine white sand to stretch itself over, headlands and islands to mirror and to look at, river sprites and sea nymphs have free play room there, and it quickly grows large and beautiful.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The forest and the mountains never cease to collect water for it; rivulets and brooks stream into it the whole year round.
