used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The mysterious Isle of Tears is not altogether a dream.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The mysterious Isle of Tears is not altogether a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO L.G.D. and G.M.D.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN OUT OF BLACK FERNANDO'S HELL."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading TO L.G.D. and G.M.D.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The mysterious Isle of Tears is not altogether a dream.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
FERNANDO'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN OUT OF BLACK FERNANDO'S HELL."
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading TO L.G.D. and G.M.D.
come to pass
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN OUT OF BLACK FERNANDO'S HELL."
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading "THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN OUT OF BLACK FERNANDO'S HELL."
improbableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbəl/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
inadvisableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbəl/
not prudent or wise; not recommended
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading The mysterious Isle of Tears is not altogether a dream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading TO L.G.D. and G.M.D.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading TO L.G.D. and G.M.D.
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 the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The mysterious Isle of Tears is not altogether a dream.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN OUT OF BLACK FERNANDO'S HELL."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN OUT OF BLACK FERNANDO'S HELL."
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
by chance
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The mysterious Isle of Tears is not altogether a dream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
THAT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN OUT OF BLACK FERNANDO'S HELL."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN OUT OF BLACK FERNANDO'S HELL."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO L.G.D. and G.M.D.
WaterfallnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/
a steep descent of the water of a river
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN, THAT'S THE WAY TO HEAVEN OUT OF BLACK FERNANDO'S HELL."
a Caucasian
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
which person or people
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is perhaps inadvisable to mix fact with fiction, but, it appears, some reference to certain portions of "The White Waterfall" that might strain the belief of the average reader will not be out of place.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading In the wonderful islands of the Pacific many things happen that seem improbable to the minds of those who dwell close to the heart of civilization.
