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From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
1838
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From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
(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 It is all modelled on this idea, style and all.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
for the reason that
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
Clair
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From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
Clair's
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From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
Flemming
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From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
HYPERIONnounUS /haɪˈpɪriən/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was the son of Gaea and Uranus and the father of Helios and Selene and Eos in ancient mythology
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It is all modelled on this idea, style and all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
an occurrence of something
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
modelled
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From this reading It is all modelled on this idea, style and all.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
Outre-Mer
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From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
REACTIONnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
St
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From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is all modelled on this idea, style and all.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is all modelled on this idea, style and all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
traceableadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪsəbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) able to be traced to
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is first mentioned in his journal on September 13, 1838, though in a way which shows that it had been for some time in preparation, and its gradual development is traceable through the same channel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HYPERION AND THE REACTION FROM IT "Outre-Mer" had been published some time before, with moderate success, but "Hyperion" was destined to attract far more attention.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading One entire book, for instance, was written and suppressed, namely, "St. Clair's Day Book," the hero having first been christened Hyperion, then St. Clair, and then Paul Flemming.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Its author wrote of it, "I called it 'Hyperion,' because it moves on high among clouds and stars, and expresses the various aspirations of the soul of man.
