used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
(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 All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
bounteousadjective
given or giving freely
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
uttered without voice
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
the first light of day
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
ESQnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
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unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
exility
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From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
Inismore
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From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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larknounUS /lɑːrk/
North American songbirds having a yellow breast
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
life-givingadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfɡɪvɪŋ/
giving or having the power to give life and spirit
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
luxuriantadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriənt/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading TO J. D. ESQ., M. P.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
and nothing more
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
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peninsulanounUS /pəˈnɪnsələ/
a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
only a very short time before
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
seducedverbUS /sɪˈduːst/
past form of “seduce” — induce to have sex
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
get rid of
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
the season of growth
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
Tempe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
territoriesnounUS /ˈterətɔːriz/
plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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having come into contact
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
valenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I walked as though I scarcely touched the earth, and my spirit seemed to ascend like the lark which soared over my head to hail the splendour of the dewy dawn.
in or at the place that
From this reading There is a fairy vale in the little territories of Inismore, which is almost a miniature _Tempe_, and which is indeed the only spot on the peninsula where the luxuriant charms of the most bounteous nature are evidently improved by taste and cultivation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I arose earlier than usual; the exility of my mind would not suffer me to rest, and the scented air, as it breathed its odours through my open casement, seduced me abroad.
the day immediately before today
From this reading All the life-giving spirit of spring, mellowed by the genial glow of summer, shed its choicest treasures on the smiling hours which yesterday ushered in the most delightful of the seasons.
