adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
artistnounUS /ˈɑːrtəst/
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading All is equally grand, all is equally just, all is equally beautiful, because all is equally divine.”
becomesverbUS /bɪˈkʌmz/
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
convincedadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnst/
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
divineadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaɪn/
emanating from God
From this reading All is equally grand, all is equally just, all is equally beautiful, because all is equally divine.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading All is equally grand, all is equally just, all is equally beautiful, because all is equally divine.”
equatorialadjectiveUS /ˌiːkwəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to or at an equator
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
feelsnounUS /fiːlz/
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
grandadjectiveUS /ɡrænd/
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading All is equally grand, all is equally just, all is equally beautiful, because all is equally divine.”
gravitatesverbUS /ˈɡrævɪteɪts/
third-person singular of “gravitate” — move toward
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
infinitudenoun
an infinite quantity
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
meaningnounUS /ˈmiːnɪŋ/
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
objectiveadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒektɪv/
undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
starsnounUS /stɑːrz/
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
turnsnounUS /tɜːrnz/
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
Valdes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But what is this idea of the beautiful which art rests upon, and so becomes moral?
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But beauty, Senor Valdes explains, exists in the human spirit, and is the beautiful effect which it receives from the true meaning of things; it does not matter what the things are, and it is the function of the artist who feels this effect to impart it to others.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “The man of our time,” says Senor Valdes, “wishes to know everything and enjoy everything: he turns the objective of a powerful equatorial towards the heavenly spaces where gravitates the infinitude of the stars, just as he applies the microscope to the infinitude of the smallest insects; for their laws are identical.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His experience, united with intuition, has convinced him that in nature there is neither great nor small; all is equal.
