used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
react verbally
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why did He do this?" one wonders.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why did He do this?" one wonders.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
any strong feeling
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
divisible by two
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
geologistnounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒəst/
a specialist in geology
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why did He do this?" one wonders.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
full of life and energy
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
MontserratnounUS /mɑːnsərˈɑːt/
a volcanic island in the Caribbean; in the West Indies
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
not any; not one
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
many times at short intervals
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why did He do this?" one wonders.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
PILGRIMSnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
move an implement through
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why did He do this?" one wonders.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
a source of difficulty
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading On first perceiving the sudden, uncouth height of Montserrat the traveler must assuredly ask in his own mind, "Why?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why did He do this?" one wonders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And no geologist--not even a French geologist with his quick imagination and lively sense of the picturesque--can answer the question.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading PILGRIMS It is not often that nature takes the trouble to stir the heart of man into any emotion stronger than a quiet admiration or a peaceful wonder.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Why did He do this?" one wonders.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here and there on the face of the earth, however, the astonishing work of God gives pause to the most casual observer, the most thoughtless traveler.
