used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Just after sunset the following evening they approached Venice.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Just after sunset the following evening they approached Venice.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Just after sunset the following evening they approached Venice.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Just after sunset the following evening they approached Venice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
frontsnounUS /frʌnts/
plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
coins made of gold
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Venice.
and nothing more
From this reading Just after sunset the following evening they approached Venice.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
merchant-kings
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From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
ROGERSnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading --ROGERS.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
not in physical motion
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Just after sunset the following evening they approached Venice.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just after sunset the following evening they approached Venice.
thonounUS /ðoʊ/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
create by training and teaching
From this reading The long black train glided along above a sea flushed with purple and crimson and gold.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading In Venice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
in the company of; together with
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _From the land we went As to a floating city--steering in, And gliding up her streets as in a dream By many a pile in more than eastern pride, Of old the residence of merchant-kings: The fronts of some, tho' time had shattered them, Still gleaming with the richest hues of art, As though the wealth within them had run o'er._
