used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
DIVIDENDSnounUS /ˈdɪvədendz/
plural of “dividend” — that part of the earnings of a corporation that is distributed to its shareholders; usually paid quarterly
From this reading MANY FIRES MAKE SMALL DIVIDENDS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
the act of consuming food
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
FIRESnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading MANY FIRES MAKE SMALL DIVIDENDS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
ten 10s
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
engage in
From this reading MANY FIRES MAKE SMALL DIVIDENDS.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading MANY FIRES MAKE SMALL DIVIDENDS.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MANY FIRES MAKE SMALL DIVIDENDS.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading This morning, at the usual hour, I sat at my own breakfast table.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are two things belonging to modern civilization," the architect began, "that fill me with amazement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I have observed the architecture of a dozen cities and a hundred villages and have seen landscapes without number.
the act of creating written works
From this reading During the day I have been reading and writing, eating, drinking and making merry with pleasant acquaintances, old and new.
