used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
Alack
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From this reading _Miranda._--Alack! what trouble Was I then to you!
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
cherubim
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From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
CorinthiannounUS /kərˈɪnθiən/
a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Miranda._--Alack! what trouble Was I then to you!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
Miranda
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From this reading _Miranda._--Alack! what trouble Was I then to you!
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
by chance
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
Prospero
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From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
ruderadjectiveUS /ˈruːdər/
comparative of “rude” — socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
having a supporting base
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading THE TEMPEST.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPEST.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading _Miranda._--Alack! what trouble Was I then to you!
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Miranda._--Alack! what trouble Was I then to you!
a source of difficulty
From this reading _Miranda._--Alack! what trouble Was I then to you!
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
untenantedadjective
not leased to or occupied by a tenant
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Like a Corinthian column, left single amidst the ruder forms of the forest oaks, standing in alien beauty, a type of civilization and the arts, among the rougher, though perhaps not less valuable, growth of Nature's own.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Miranda._--Alack! what trouble Was I then to you!
wast
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From this reading _Prospero._--O, a cherubim Thou wast, that did preserve me!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Miranda._--Alack! what trouble Was I then to you!
which person or people
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading Such was the Englishman who had taken refuge in the furthest wilds of an almost untenanted portion of the globe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Miranda._--Alack! what trouble Was I then to you!
