aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
(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 It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For he saw now, stooping down, that this garden Gallipoli was swarming with life.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
Duthoit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He writes that, queerly enough, he lost all sense of size.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
Gallipoli
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For he saw now, stooping down, that this garden Gallipoli was swarming with life.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading For he saw now, stooping down, that this garden Gallipoli was swarming with life.
brought together in one place
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
gulliesnounUS /ˈɡʌliz/
plural of “gully” — deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour)
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
come to pass
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
hostsnounUS /hoʊsts/
plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
intricacynounUS /ˈɪntrəkəsi/
marked by elaborately complex detail
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For he saw now, stooping down, that this garden Gallipoli was swarming with life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He writes that, queerly enough, he lost all sense of size.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For he saw now, stooping down, that this garden Gallipoli was swarming with life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
on one occasion
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
queerlyadverb
in a strange manner
From this reading He writes that, queerly enough, he lost all sense of size.
realitiesnounUS /ˌriːˈælətiːz/
plural of “reality” — all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
cut with a saw
From this reading For he saw now, stooping down, that this garden Gallipoli was swarming with life.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He writes that, queerly enough, he lost all sense of size.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading He writes that, queerly enough, he lost all sense of size.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
steeps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading For he saw now, stooping down, that this garden Gallipoli was swarming with life.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading For he saw now, stooping down, that this garden Gallipoli was swarming with life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
a special situation
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There were hosts on it and about it, and then Dr Duthoit forgot all about what we call the realities and facts of life, forgot that this sort of thing does not happen, and watched what was happening.
at the time that
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
which person or people
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For he saw now, stooping down, that this garden Gallipoli was swarming with life.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He had scarcely gathered himself together to wonder who had had the ingenious impudence for the mischief, when amazement once more seized him.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading It was all so ingenious and perfect that the old clergyman held his wrath for the moment, and peered into this miniature intricacy of peaks and steeps, and gullies and valleys.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading He writes that, queerly enough, he lost all sense of size.
