aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are stars!" they replied contemptuously; "Have you never seen stars before?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I drew the attention of my men to the wonderful sight.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "They are stars!" they replied contemptuously; "Have you never seen stars before?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "They are stars!" they replied contemptuously; "Have you never seen stars before?"
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I drew the attention of my men to the wonderful sight.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
to come or go into
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
divisible by two
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
GeologicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or based on geology
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I drew the attention of my men to the wonderful sight.
ignorantlyadverb
in ignorance; in an ignorant manner
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
the force of workers available
From this reading I drew the attention of my men to the wonderful sight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I drew the attention of my men to the wonderful sight.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "They are stars!" they replied contemptuously; "Have you never seen stars before?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
Pasture-land
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From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
planetsnounUS /ˈplænəts/
plural of “planet” — (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "They are stars!" they replied contemptuously; "Have you never seen stars before?"
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "They are stars!" they replied contemptuously; "Have you never seen stars before?"
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading I drew the attention of my men to the wonderful sight.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
SpeculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
strangleverbUS /ˈstræŋɡəl/
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
(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 Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Geological Speculation--Beautiful Pasture-land THE stars were of extraordinary brilliancy at night; so much so that one could see quite well enough by their light to get about.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was indeed difficult to enter into conversation on any subject with them without having an ardent desire to strangle the lot, they were so ignorantly offensive.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading I drew the attention of my men to the wonderful sight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The atmosphere being extremely clear, they appeared of immense size, the planets shining with dazzling, changing colours which would have filled even the most profane with reverence for their splendour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "They are stars!" they replied contemptuously; "Have you never seen stars before?"
