alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
antithesisnounUS /ænˈtɪθəsəs/
exact opposite
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CLOUDS GATHER AT WILKES-BARRE.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading CLOUDS GATHER AT WILKES-BARRE.
coalnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
assemble or get together
From this reading CLOUDS GATHER AT WILKES-BARRE.
gladdens
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From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
martsnounUS /mɑːrts/
plural of “mart” — an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
having a supporting base
From this reading Here may be seen the majestic hills standing as sentinels over the marts of men that crowd the river edge.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
SusquehannanounUS /ˌsuːskweˈhænə/
a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
verdurenoun
green foliage
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
in or at the place that
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In point of picturesque scenery and modern alteration attained by the unceasing labor of man, the antithesis between the natural and the artificial is pronounced in many respects; especially at that place in the river where it runs through the steep banks on which is situated the thriving city of Wilkes-Barre.
belonging to which person
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
WILKES-BARRE
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From this reading CLOUDS GATHER AT WILKES-BARRE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are few valleys to compare with that of the Susquehanna.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The verdure of these hills during the greater part of the year is the one sight that gladdens the eyes of the miners whose lives, for the most part, are spent in the coal pits.
