used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A World of Ideal Cities.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
anew
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
(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 All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was one of the most charming views I ever had of any world.
ascendencynounUS /əˈsendənsi/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
of short duration or distance
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading This was one of the most charming views I ever had of any world.
CitiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A World of Ideal Cities.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
without doubt or question
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
at any time
From this reading This was one of the most charming views I ever had of any world.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
forbearverb
refrain from doing
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
IdealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading A World of Ideal Cities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was one of the most charming views I ever had of any world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
oceansnounUS /ˈoʊʃənz/
plural of “ocean” — a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A World of Ideal Cities.
on one occasion
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was one of the most charming views I ever had of any world.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
Plasden
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From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
estrangement from god
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was one of the most charming views I ever had of any world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading This was one of the most charming views I ever had of any world.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was one of the most charming views I ever had of any world.
at the time that
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
in or at the place that
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
which person or people
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading All this one can clearly see who visits the three worlds lying next in order to Plasden, but I will forbear the sad and sickening recital of the depth to which a world is carried by sin when once it gains a haughty ascendency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After I had finished my brief stay at Plasden, I again rose high in air and looked over the oceans with their floating cities.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A World of Ideal Cities.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I paid a passing visit to a few worlds where human life had never risen to a great height of civilization, nor can I forget the lessons I there learned of the power of sin.
