used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
any person at all
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading This vision is rare, but once seen it is beheld with breathless wonder.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading This vision is rare, but once seen it is beheld with breathless wonder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But not quite.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
deteriorationnounUS /dɪˈtɪriəreɪʃən/
a symptom of reduced quality or strength
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
extinctadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/
no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
HellenicadjectiveUS /həˈlenɪk/
relating to or characteristic of the classical Greek civilization
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
INARIME
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From this reading INARIME.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But not quite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
on one occasion
From this reading This vision is rare, but once seen it is beheld with breathless wonder.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But not quite.
any competition
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading This vision is rare, but once seen it is beheld with breathless wonder.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This vision is rare, but once seen it is beheld with breathless wonder.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This vision is rare, but once seen it is beheld with breathless wonder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
unforgotten
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From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
a vivid mental image
From this reading This vision is rare, but once seen it is beheld with breathless wonder.
(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 Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
belonging to which person
From this reading Anybody whose travels have led him to the Hellenic shores, knows too well that the old classic beauty is almost extinct.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here and there, on the islands of the Archipelago, he may chance upon a face that looks at him out of the other centuries,--stamped with the grandeur of an unforgotten race in protest against a physical deterioration that gives it the melancholy charm of isolation.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading This vision is rare, but once seen it is beheld with breathless wonder.
