1920
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From this reading 1920.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
attractsverbUS /əˈtrækts/
third-person singular of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Miser's Money," etc.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
Buckland
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
challengesnounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/
plural of “challenge” — a demanding or stimulating situation
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
DartverbUS /dɑːrt/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
Dartmoor
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
etc
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From this reading Author of "Miser's Money," etc.
the organ of sight
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
HEINEMANN
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From this reading LONDON: WILLIAM HEINEMANN.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: WILLIAM HEINEMANN.
Miser's
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From this reading Author of "Miser's Money," etc.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Author of "Miser's Money," etc.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Miser's Money," etc.
orbicularadjective
circular or nearly circular
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
rampartnounUS /ˈræmpɑːrt/
an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
ValenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Beheld from this high place, Dart Vale and the land beyond it afford a great composition of nature, orbicular and complete.
a vivid mental image
From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
weightier
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From this reading The spectacle of a free horizon from Buckland Beacon, at the southern rampart of Dartmoor, challenges the least discerning eye by the accident of its immensity, and attracts an understanding vision for weightier reasons.
WILLIAM
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From this reading LONDON: WILLIAM HEINEMANN.
