used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It is another reminder of the swift mutability of terrestial affairs.
(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 To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is another reminder of the swift mutability of terrestial affairs.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
constellationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
constellationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “constellation” — an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
evanescentadjectiveUS /ˌevəˈnesənt/
tending to vanish like vapor
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
at any time
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
fluctuationnounUS /ˌflʌktʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a wave motion
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
immutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmjuːtəbəl/
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
imprintedverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “imprint” — establish or impress firmly in the mind
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is another reminder of the swift mutability of terrestial affairs.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
meditativeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
mutabilitynoun
the quality of being capable of mutation
From this reading It is another reminder of the swift mutability of terrestial affairs.
mythologynounUS /məˈθɑːlədʒiː/
myths collectively; the body of stories associated with a culture or institution or person
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
perpetuatedverbUS /pərˈpetʃəweɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetuate” — cause to continue or prevail
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading It is another reminder of the swift mutability of terrestial affairs.
scrollnounUS /skroʊl/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
secularadjectiveUS /ˈsekjələr/
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Yet, in a broad sense, this scroll of human thought imprinted on the heavens is as evanescent as the summer clouds.
moving very fast
From this reading It is another reminder of the swift mutability of terrestial affairs.
terrestial
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From this reading It is another reminder of the swift mutability of terrestial affairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To the passing glance, which is all that we can bestow upon these figures, they appear so immutable that they have been called into service to form the most lasting records of ancient thought and imagination that we possess.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the forms of the constellations, the most beautiful, and, in imaginative quality, the finest, mythology that the world has ever known has been perpetuated.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet this secular fluctuation of the constellation figures is not without keen interest for the meditative observer.
