used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I was first taken from my French bed before the day began to dawn, and put upon this English monster.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I was first taken from my French bed before the day began to dawn, and put upon this English monster.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I was first taken from my French bed before the day began to dawn, and put upon this English monster.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
placed crosswise
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
the first light of day
From this reading I was first taken from my French bed before the day began to dawn, and put upon this English monster.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
dragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I was first taken from my French bed before the day began to dawn, and put upon this English monster.
at any time
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
exhaling
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From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
start firing a weapon
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was first taken from my French bed before the day began to dawn, and put upon this English monster.
followernounUS /ˈfɑːloʊər/
a person who accepts the leadership of another
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I was first taken from my French bed before the day began to dawn, and put upon this English monster.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
Mazanderan
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From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
not any; not one
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
playthingnounUS /ˈpleɪθɪŋ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
Rustam
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From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
express in words
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
slainnounUS /sleɪn/
people who have been slain (as in battle)
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
spoutingadjectiveUS /ˈspaʊtɪŋ/
propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I was first taken from my French bed before the day began to dawn, and put upon this English monster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I may confidently assert that no follower of the blessed Ali ever suffered so much in so short a time as I then did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
ValiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
(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 As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I crossed over from France to England, mounted upon a species of dragon spouting smoke and exhaling fire, to which the famous monster of Mazanderan, slain by Rustam the Valiant, was a mere plaything.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As soon as its wings began to expand, and to move through the waters, an universal tremor assailed it, which communicated itself to me and all with me; and I continued to be well shaken until I reached the shores of England.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
produce a literary work
From this reading But--shall I say it?--the awful sickness which seized me whilst performing this feat, so overpowered me, that it was impossible for me, the slave of the asylum of the universe, to put my instructions into execution, and to write down in a book all the wonders which in part came to my understanding on that auspicious day.
