used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
for the reason that
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
Dariel
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From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
divisible by two
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
HamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
IMAR
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From this reading SÛR IMAR.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
Kish
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From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
a particular point in time
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
not any; not one
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
and nothing more
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
scanverbUS /skæn/
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
term of address for a man
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
a male human offspring
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
SÛR
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From this reading SÛR IMAR.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
precisely as stated
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading But the beauty of goodness has some claim too, although more rarely recognised, because so rarely visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
which person or people
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Let him be taller than the son of Kish, or wiser than Solomon the son of David, with supreme indifference I could scan the greatness of his body, or even of his mind.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Although it may seem very wonderful to those who have never been in that state, nevertheless it is quite true, that in this condition of my feelings, the magnitude of no man was a question that concerned me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If Shakespeare had marched up to me, at that moment, with "Hamlet" in his right hand, and the "Tempest" in his left, I should only have said to him--"My good sir, are you the father of Dariel?"
