AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
bangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
bringingnounUS /ˈbrɪŋɪŋ/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
castsnounUS /kæsts/
plural of “cast” — the actors in a play
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
cooladjectiveUS /kuːl/
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
dancenounUS /dæns/
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
fairestadjectiveUS /ˈferɪst/
superlative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
faithlessadjective
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
fallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
fearfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪrfəl/
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
gardensnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənz/
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
gracefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪsfəl/
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
horizonnounUS /hərˈaɪzən/
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
joylessadjective
not experiencing or inspiring joy
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
love-flowing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
markverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
pillaredadjectiveUS /ˈpɪlərd/
having pillars
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
proclaimsverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmz/
third-person singular of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
rebelliouslyadverb
in a rebellious manner
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
rollingadjectiveUS /ˈroʊlɪŋ/
uttered with a trill
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
SaharanounUS /səˈherə/
the world's largest desert (3,500,000 square miles) in northern Africa
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
sandnounUS /sænd/
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
sandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
sea-breeze
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From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
suffocatingadjectiveUS /ˈsʌfəkeɪtɪŋ/
causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
unfruitfuladjective
not fruitful; not conducive to abundant production
From this reading There is here none of the sweet cool sea-breeze in which kindly fairies seem carrying on their graceful sport, forming blooming gardens and pillared palaces--there is only a suffocating vapor, rebelliously given back to the glowing sun from the unfruitful sands.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
vapornounUS /ˈveɪpər/
a visible suspension in the air of particles of some substance
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
vastnessnounUS /ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
wavenounUS /weɪv/
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
wavesnounUS /weɪvz/
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading In this also it resembles the sea, that it casts up waves, and often a misty vapor bangs over its surface.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading No; there is here only the melancholy sporting of the hot wind with the faithless dust which ever falls back again into its joyless basin, and never reaches the rest of the solid land with its happy human dwellings.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But there is not the soft play of waves which unite all the coasts of the earth; each wave as it rolls in bringing a message from the remotest and fairest island kingdoms, and again rolling back as it were with an answer, in a sort of love-flowing dance.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A sea of sand, stretching out in the distant horizon, without one object to mark its extensive surface, white and desolate in its vastness--such is the scene which proclaims the fearful desert of Sahara to the eye of the wanderer who has lost himself in these frightful regions.
