used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading SMALL TALK AND SOME ACCOUNT OF CORNISH FAIRIES.
(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 "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SMALL TALK AND SOME ACCOUNT OF CORNISH FAIRIES.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the country is somewhat remote.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER NINETEEN.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
CORNISHnounUS /ˈkɔːrnɪʃ/
a Celtic language spoken in Cornwall
From this reading SMALL TALK AND SOME ACCOUNT OF CORNISH FAIRIES.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
FAIRIESnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading SMALL TALK AND SOME ACCOUNT OF CORNISH FAIRIES.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
many times at short intervals
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
furze-clad
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From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, the country is somewhat remote.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
moorlandnounUS /ˈmʊrlænd/
open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
NINETEENnounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading CHAPTER NINETEEN.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SMALL TALK AND SOME ACCOUNT OF CORNISH FAIRIES.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Besides, the country is somewhat remote.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
sea-cliffs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SMALL TALK AND SOME ACCOUNT OF CORNISH FAIRIES.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SMALL TALK AND SOME ACCOUNT OF CORNISH FAIRIES.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Besides, the country is somewhat remote.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading SMALL TALK AND SOME ACCOUNT OF CORNISH FAIRIES.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
Tregarthen
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From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
in a violent manner
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "What a splendid country for a painter of cliffs!" observed Oliver, as the friends walked briskly along; "I wonder much that our artists do not visit it more frequently."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perhaps they find metal more attractive nearer home," replied Tregarthen; "all the world has not fallen so violently in love with furze-clad moorland and rugged sea-cliffs as you seem to have done.
