used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
Babylons
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From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is the illimitable feeling that gives it a special character.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
psychological suffering
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It is the illimitable feeling that gives it a special character.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It is the illimitable feeling that gives it a special character.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading London is not grand.
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From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
illimitableadjective
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading It is the illimitable feeling that gives it a special character.
of great significance or value
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the illimitable feeling that gives it a special character.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading London is not grand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
and nothing more
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
PharaohsnounUS /ˈferoʊz/
plural of “pharaoh” — the title of the ancient Egyptian kings
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
RescuesnounUS /ˈreskjuːz/
plural of “rescue” — recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
RomesnounUS /roʊmz/
plural of “rome” — capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It is the illimitable feeling that gives it a special character.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
Tancrednoun
Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the illimitable feeling that gives it a special character.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading It is the union of these two qualities that produced the grand cities, the Romes, the Babylons, the hundred portals of the Pharaohs; multitudes and magnificence; the millions influenced by art.
vastnessnounUS /ˈvæstnəs/
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading _Tancred Rescues a Lady in Distress_ THAT is most striking in London is its vastness.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading It possesses only one of the qualifications of a grand city, size; but it wants the equally important one, beauty.
