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From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
AppreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
BiographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
centresnounUS /ˈsentərz/
plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
chaoticadjectiveUS /keɪˈɑːtɪk/
lacking a visible order or organization
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
Clifford's
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From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
Dr
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From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
Egerton
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From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE FOREST FARM.
Fifield
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From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE FOREST FARM.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
habitableadjectiveUS /ˈhæbətəbəl/
fit for habitation
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
Julius
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From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
Maude
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From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
the force of workers available
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
Milicent
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From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
a brief written record
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
outwardsadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdz/
toward the outside
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
Petersen
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From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
sanctuariesnounUS /ˈsæŋktʃuːeriz/
plural of “sanctuary” — a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
shruggingverbUS /ˈʃrʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOREST FARM.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
trespassingadjectiveUS /ˈtrespæsɪŋ/
gradually intrusive without right or permission
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
unjustifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
lacking justification or authorization
From this reading Most men are looking on at its destruction of the old order with shrugging acceptance of the inevitable, or hailing the chaotic stuff of the new in its making with so far unjustified joy.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From its centres outwards it is thrusting itself upon places, men, processes--ultimate sanctuaries, never before reached by alien trespassing.
urbanisationnoun
the condition of being urbanized
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
VineyardnounUS /ˈvɪnjərd/
a farm of grapevines where wine grapes are produced
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The unmistakable trend of our time is the civilisation--which, in its modern form, is largely urbanisation--of the whole habitable globe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading [_Drawn by Milicent Norris._] With an Appreciation by Maude Egerton King And a Biographical Note by Dr. Julius Petersen The Vineyard Press London: A. C. Fifield, 13 Clifford's Inn, E.C.
