used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
in addition
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
banverbUS /bæn/
forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
bituminousadjectiveUS /bɪˈtuːmənəs/
resembling or containing bitumen
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
climenoun
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
constitutingverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
placed crosswise
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
declivitynoun
a downward slope or bend
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
in or to another place
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
fatedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtɪd/
(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
Fernand
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From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
gamboling
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From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
not any; not one
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/
forward in time or order or degree
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
sea-shore
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From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
self-mortificationnoun
voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing
From this reading Oh! merciful Heaven, can no prayer, no self-mortification, remove the ban--the curse--from my devoted head?
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
WagnernounUS /ˈwæɡnər/
Austrian architect and pioneer of modern architecture (1841-1918)
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Oh!" he exclaimed aloud, as he sped onward, "what happiness and also what misery have I known in this clime.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
at the time that
From this reading A shudder passed over his frame as he beheld the solitary tree in which he had seen the monstrous snake playing and gamboling, on the morning when he was thrown upon this Mediterranean isle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading But, doomed and fated being that I am, such is my destiny; and so must I be, here or elsewhere, in whichever land I may visit, in whatever part of the earth I may abide.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It was within a few minutes of sunset, as Fernand Wagner, having crossed the mountains, hastened down that bituminous declivity constituting the scene of desolation which separated the range of volcano hills from the delightful plains and verdant groves stretching to the sea-shore.
