1889
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From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
attestverbUS /əˈtest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
cannot
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From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
cataphractic
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From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
constantadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstənt/
unvarying in nature
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
DramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
EastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
evenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
famousadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪməs/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
fosteringnounUS /ˈfɑːstərɪŋ/
encouragement; aiding the development of something
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
fraternallyadverb
in a brotherly manner
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
frownsnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
greyadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
how
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From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
interrogativelyadverb
in a questioning format
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
InvisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
LimbonounUS /ˈlɪmboʊ/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
louderadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdər/
comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
Master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
nationallyadverbUS /ˈnæʃənəli/
with regard to a nation taken as a whole
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
nourishverbUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃ/
provide with nourishment
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
obliteratedadjectiveUS /əˈblɪtəreɪtɪd/
reduced to nothingness
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
obscurenessnoun
the state of being humble and unimportant
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
observationnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃən/
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
OrientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
PoemnounUS /ˈpoʊəm/
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
practicenounUS /ˈpræktəs/
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
Press-matter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
PrincenounUS /prɪns/
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
professesverbUS /prəˈfesɪz/
third-person singular of “profess” — practice as a profession, teach, or claim to be knowledgeable about
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
RAJAHnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
SatirenounUS /ˈsætaɪər/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading The Rajah professes curiosity to know how it is that the singular people nourish their loyalty, since they cannot attest to the continued being of the object in which they put their faith.
SonsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
speechnounUS /spiːtʃ/
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
spurnverbUS /spɜːrn/
reject with contempt
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
sunflowernounUS /ˈsʌnflaʊər/
any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
survivalnounUS /sərˈvaɪvəl/
a state of surviving; remaining alive
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His Minister, favourable to the people or for the sake of fostering an idea in his Master’s head, remarks, that they show more than the fidelity of the sunflower to her God.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
trebly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading It is explained by the Minister: not even the flower, he says, would hold constant, as they, to the constantly unseen--a trebly cataphractic Invisible.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
WestwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Rajah, it would appear, frowns interrogatively, in the princely fashion, accusing him of obscureness of speech:--princes and the louder members of the grey public are fraternally instant to spurn at the whip of that which they do not immediately comprehend.
Zoroastriannoun
follower of Zoroaster and Zoroastrianism
From this reading In that nationally interesting Poem, or Dramatic Satire, once famous, THE RAJAH IN LONDON (London, Limbo and Sons, 1889), now obliterated under the long wash of Press-matter, the reflection--not unknown to philosophical observers, and natural perhaps in the mind of an Oriental Prince--produced by his observation of the march of London citizens Eastward at morn, Westward at eve, attributes their practice to a survival of the Zoroastrian form of worship.
