1878
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From this reading On board the _Ariane, May_, 1878.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the whole rests on the sea like a picture in a child's scrap-book, infinitely light, weightless.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
Ariane
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From this reading On board the _Ariane, May_, 1878.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading On board the _Ariane, May_, 1878.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And the whole rests on the sea like a picture in a child's scrap-book, infinitely light, weightless.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading And the whole rests on the sea like a picture in a child's scrap-book, infinitely light, weightless.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And the whole rests on the sea like a picture in a child's scrap-book, infinitely light, weightless.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On board the _Ariane, May_, 1878.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On board the _Ariane, May_, 1878.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading And the whole rests on the sea like a picture in a child's scrap-book, infinitely light, weightless.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
pyramidaladjectiveUS /pərˈæmədəl/
resembling a pyramid
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading And the whole rests on the sea like a picture in a child's scrap-book, infinitely light, weightless.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
scrap-book
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From this reading And the whole rests on the sea like a picture in a child's scrap-book, infinitely light, weightless.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
Teneriffe
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From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On board the _Ariane, May_, 1878.
having come into contact
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
unbelievableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The rugged sides, the gigantic ridges of the mountains are brought near, in little, by the extreme, unbelievable clearness of the air.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
weightlessadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtləs/
having little or no weight or apparent gravitational pull; light
From this reading And the whole rests on the sea like a picture in a child's scrap-book, infinitely light, weightless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The island of Teneriffe appears before us like a kind of large pyramidal edifice, placed on an immense reflecting mirror which is the sea.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And the whole rests on the sea like a picture in a child's scrap-book, infinitely light, weightless.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One can distinguish everything: the sharp angles touched with rose, the hollows touched with blue.
