used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The colors are dropping from the poems already.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The colors are dropping from the poems already.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
converges
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From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
make right or correct
From this reading At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading The colors are dropping from the poems already.
duke'snounUS /duːks/
possessive form of “duke” — a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading In order to be subject to the illusion, the spectator must occupy the duke's place.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The colors are dropping from the poems already.
yet to be or coming
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading In order to be subject to the illusion, the spectator must occupy the duke's place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In order to be subject to the illusion, the spectator must occupy the duke's place.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
not any; not one
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading In order to be subject to the illusion, the spectator must occupy the duke's place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to be subject to the illusion, the spectator must occupy the duke's place.
Palladio's
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From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In order to be subject to the illusion, the spectator must occupy the duke's place.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading In order to be subject to the illusion, the spectator must occupy the duke's place.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In order to be subject to the illusion, the spectator must occupy the duke's place.
TestamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
precisely as stated
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
Vicenza
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From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
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 At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
in or at the place that
From this reading They are built like Palladio's Theatre at Vicenza, where the perspective converges toward a single seat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At present, they are following the waves of influence of the education which they correct.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While there is no more doubt as to the permanent value of the content of Browning than of the value of the spiritual truths of the New Testament, there is very little likelihood that his poems will be understood in the remote future.
