1756
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From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is built of stone, and is reckoned quite a master-piece of architecture.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading It is built of stone, and is reckoned quite a master-piece of architecture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It is built of stone, and is reckoned quite a master-piece of architecture.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
encloseverbUS /ɪnˈkloʊz/
enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading I shall enclose it in this letter, as I think you will like to see a representation of it.
enduresverbUS /enˈdjʊrz/
third-person singular of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is built of stone, and is reckoned quite a master-piece of architecture.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is built of stone, and is reckoned quite a master-piece of architecture.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I shall enclose it in this letter, as I think you will like to see a representation of it.
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I shall enclose it in this letter, as I think you will like to see a representation of it.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
master-piece
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From this reading It is built of stone, and is reckoned quite a master-piece of architecture.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is built of stone, and is reckoned quite a master-piece of architecture.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading It is built of stone, and is reckoned quite a master-piece of architecture.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading I shall enclose it in this letter, as I think you will like to see a representation of it.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I shall enclose it in this letter, as I think you will like to see a representation of it.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall enclose it in this letter, as I think you will like to see a representation of it.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
Smeaton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It is built of stone, and is reckoned quite a master-piece of architecture.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I shall enclose it in this letter, as I think you will like to see a representation of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I shall enclose it in this letter, as I think you will like to see a representation of it.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Hitherto it has resisted the utmost violence, both of the winds and waves, and seems likely to stand so long as the rock itself endures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "I am amused myself on Saturday evening, with taking a small drawing of this wonderful tower, from a large print belonging to our landlord.
a late time of life
From this reading "The present lighthouse, the sight of which has afforded me so much pleasure, was begun in 1756, by Mr. Smeaton, and completed in little more than three years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall enclose it in this letter, as I think you will like to see a representation of it.
