1888
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From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
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From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
973
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From this reading 973] nevertheless retains many interesting characteristics of its former glory.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
in addition
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
AvonnounUS /ˈeɪvɑːn/
a river in southwestern England rising in Gloucestershire and flowing through Bristol to empty into the estuary of the Severn
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
BATHnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
BeaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
a period of 100 years
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading 973] nevertheless retains many interesting characteristics of its former glory.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
Devizes
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From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading 973] nevertheless retains many interesting characteristics of its former glory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
a state of high honor
From this reading 973] nevertheless retains many interesting characteristics of its former glory.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading 973] nevertheless retains many interesting characteristics of its former glory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 973] nevertheless retains many interesting characteristics of its former glory.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading 973] nevertheless retains many interesting characteristics of its former glory.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
as might be expected
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading 973] nevertheless retains many interesting characteristics of its former glory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
and nothing more
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
retainsverbUS /rɪˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading 973] nevertheless retains many interesting characteristics of its former glory.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
SaxonnounUS /ˈsæksən/
a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
Smollettnoun
Scottish writer of adventure novels (1721-1771)
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
spannedverbUS /spænd/
inflected form of “span” — to cover or extend over an area or time period
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
Warwickshire
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From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A beautiful city, marred somewhat by the feverish, disturbing spirit of the present day, this old place [so old that in it the Saxon King Edgar was crowned, A.D.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF BATH August 21, 1888.--From Devizes the traveller naturally turns toward Bath, which is only a few miles distant.
wiggedadjective
wearing a wig
From this reading More than a century has passed since the wigged, powdered, and jewelled days of Beau Nash.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading The Avon,--for there is another Avon here, distinct from that of Warwickshire and also from that of Yorkshire,--is spanned by bridges that Smollett never dreamt of and Sheridan never saw.
