addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading There was little architectural art in the form of temples or of statues.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading There was little architectural art in the form of temples or of statues.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
AthensnounUS /ˈæθənz/
the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess)
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
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From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading There was little architectural art in the form of temples or of statues.
set up or found
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
a man of refinement
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading RICHARD II.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little architectural art in the form of temples or of statues.
luxurynounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəri/
something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
MagnesianounUS /mæɡˈniːʒə/
a white solid mineral that occurs naturally as periclase; a source of magnesium
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
RICHARD
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From this reading RICHARD II.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
statuesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːz/
plural of “statue” — a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading There was little architectural art in the form of temples or of statues.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading There was little architectural art in the form of temples or of statues.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little architectural art in the form of temples or of statues.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Art here was found chiefly in the beauty of the gardens, in directing Nature, and in adding to man’s luxury and comfort.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AS they drew near Magnesia they were struck with the beauty and splendour of the place, differing so greatly from the magnificence of Athens or any other place they had seen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ‘In war was never lion raged more fierce, In peace was never gentle lamb more mild, Than was this young and princely gentleman.’
