used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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altarsnounUS /ˈɔːltərz/
plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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weapons considered collectively
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artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
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Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
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conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
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a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
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travel across or pass over
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dalliancenounUS /ˈdæliəns/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
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deitiesnounUS /ˈdiːətiz/
plural of “deity” — any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
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delusiveadjective
inappropriate to reality or facts
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past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
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doctrinesnounUS /ˈdɑːktrənz/
plural of “doctrine” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
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a feeling of excitement
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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every person
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fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
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fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
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a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
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plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
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flower-strewn
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plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
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foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
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fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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garlands
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glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
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the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
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plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
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having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
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in a gradual manner
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inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
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grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
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hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
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the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
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How
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
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idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
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illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
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immortalizedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪzd/
past form of “immortalize” — be or provide a memorial to a person or an event
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
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measurelessadjective
without limits in extent or size or quantity
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having or showing great strength or force or intensity
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mythologynounUS /məˈθɑːlədʒiː/
myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
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near in time or place or relationship
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not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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OlympianadjectiveUS /oʊˈlɪmpiən/
of the region of Olympia in Greece or its inhabitants
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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To move from a closed position.
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
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pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
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phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
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plinths
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poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
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any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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the land along the edge of a body of water
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
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having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
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plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
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the rays of the sun
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sunlitadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnlɪt/
lighted by sunlight
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having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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throned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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a fact that has been verified
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unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
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having passed out of existence
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having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading How all this fabric vanished from the arms of its worshippers at one word from the mighty Being who, throned on a measureless height, is yet near to every human creature, whom no one can see, but everyone can feel, and who is the God of the stars as well as of the lilies of the field.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The religion of the poets, the dreamy groves, the flower-strewn shore, the chosen deities of the sunlit island worlds, who in the enthusiasm of this artistic nature rose from the foam of the sea, were pervaded by the fragrance of flowers, immortalized as stars.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a wonderful phenomenon it was that truth should triumph over fiction, and the simple doctrines of the Cross should conquer delusive mythology!
which person or people
From this reading The religion of the poets, the dreamy groves, the flower-strewn shore, the chosen deities of the sunlit island worlds, who in the enthusiasm of this artistic nature rose from the foam of the sea, were pervaded by the fragrance of flowers, immortalized as stars.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading How all this fabric vanished from the arms of its worshippers at one word from the mighty Being who, throned on a measureless height, is yet near to every human creature, whom no one can see, but everyone can feel, and who is the God of the stars as well as of the lilies of the field.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Warm ideal figures united with mankind by sweet love dalliance.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading What a wonderful phenomenon it was that truth should triumph over fiction, and the simple doctrines of the Cross should conquer delusive mythology!
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading How all this fabric vanished from the arms of its worshippers at one word from the mighty Being who, throned on a measureless height, is yet near to every human creature, whom no one can see, but everyone can feel, and who is the God of the stars as well as of the lilies of the field.
the words that are spoken
From this reading How the altars of the Olympian gods gradually grew cold, how the rose garlands vanished from the golden plinths, how the people disappeared from the perfumed halls to hear beneath the open sky, illumined by glowing sunlight, the words of an invisible truth.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The religion of the poets, the dreamy groves, the flower-strewn shore, the chosen deities of the sunlit island worlds, who in the enthusiasm of this artistic nature rose from the foam of the sea, were pervaded by the fragrance of flowers, immortalized as stars.
worshippersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshipper” — a person who has religious faith
From this reading How all this fabric vanished from the arms of its worshippers at one word from the mighty Being who, throned on a measureless height, is yet near to every human creature, whom no one can see, but everyone can feel, and who is the God of the stars as well as of the lilies of the field.
but in spite of that
From this reading How all this fabric vanished from the arms of its worshippers at one word from the mighty Being who, throned on a measureless height, is yet near to every human creature, whom no one can see, but everyone can feel, and who is the God of the stars as well as of the lilies of the field.
