a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He had come across the Atlantic to see the show, and he was determined to see all that was to be seen.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
(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 He had come across the Atlantic to see the show, and he was determined to see all that was to be seen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading He had come across the Atlantic to see the show, and he was determined to see all that was to be seen.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come across the Atlantic to see the show, and he was determined to see all that was to be seen.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had come across the Atlantic to see the show, and he was determined to see all that was to be seen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
DISPLAYnounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
FIRE-WORKS
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From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
the act of departing
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come across the Atlantic to see the show, and he was determined to see all that was to be seen.
How
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From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
Hyde
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From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
ILLUMINATIONS
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From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
immediately past
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
PARLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
rivetted
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From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had come across the Atlantic to see the show, and he was determined to see all that was to be seen.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had come across the Atlantic to see the show, and he was determined to see all that was to be seen.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had come across the Atlantic to see the show, and he was determined to see all that was to be seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARLEY GIVES AN ACCOUNT OF THE ILLUMINATIONS, AND OF THE GRAND DISPLAY OF FIRE-WORKS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
at the time that
From this reading "How different an aspect did the park now present to what it did when Peter Parley visited it but two days before!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "AFTER the splendid pageant, which had rivetted the attention of every one during its continuance, had passed away, the fair in Hyde Park seemed to be the great centre of popular attraction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Though pretty well tired out with the unusual exertion of the last day or two, Peter Parley proceeded to Hyde Park to see what was going on there.
