used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
the state of being absent
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And he might have added with equal truth--favourable impressions.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
any thing at all
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
employmentsnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənts/
plural of “employment” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading And he might have added with equal truth--favourable impressions.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading And he might have added with equal truth--favourable impressions.
favourablyadverb
showing approval
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
FLOWERYadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And he might have added with equal truth--favourable impressions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he might have added with equal truth--favourable impressions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
KAMCHATKA
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
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 It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And he might have added with equal truth--favourable impressions.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
predisposes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
preparativeadjective
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
producesnounUS /prəˈduːsəz/
plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
quickenverbUS /ˈkwɪkən/
move faster
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
get something; come into possession of
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
SAINTSnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
stagnatingverbUS /ˈstæɡneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “stagnate” — stand still
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And he might have added with equal truth--favourable impressions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
VERDANTadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THINGS RUSSIAN IN KAMCHATKA--A VERDANT AND FLOWERY LAND--THE VILLAGE OF TWO SAINTS.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
(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 It has been well observed by Irving, that to one about to visit foreign countries a long sea voyage is an excellent preparative.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The tiresome monotony of sea life predisposes the traveller to regard favourably anything that will quicken his stagnating faculties and perceptions and furnish new matter for thought; and the most commonplace scenery and circumstances afford him gratification and delight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And he might have added with equal truth--favourable impressions.
the words that are spoken
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading To quote his words, "The temporary absence of worldly scenes and employments produces a state of mind peculiarly fitted to receive new and vivid impressions."
