used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
anew
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
in the past
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
APOLLONIUS
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From this reading APOLLONIUS OF TYANA.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
birthplacenounUS /ˈbɜːrθpleɪs/
the place where someone was born
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
Cappadocianoun
an ancient country is eastern Asia Minor
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
charlatannounUS /ˈʃɑːrlətən/
a flamboyant deceiver; one who attracts customers with tricks or jokes
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
chroniclersnounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklərz/
plural of “chronicler” — someone who writes chronicles
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
crowedverbUS /kroʊd/
past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
demonstrationsnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “demonstration” — a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
one or the other of two
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
divisible by two
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
geesenounUS /ɡiːs/
plural of “goose” — web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
giftedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪftəd/
endowed with talent or talents
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
humbugnounUS /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
impositionnounUS /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
impostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
the force of workers available
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
mewed
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From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
MinoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APOLLONIUS OF TYANA.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
by chance
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
pretensionnounUS /priˈtenʃən/
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
unusual or striking
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
roostersnounUS /ˈruːstərz/
plural of “rooster” — adult male chicken
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
cut with a saw
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
express in words
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
surpassverbUS /sərˈpæs/
distinguish oneself
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
swansnounUS /swɑːnz/
plural of “swan” — stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
TYANA
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From this reading APOLLONIUS OF TYANA.
Tyanaeus
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From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading The annals of ancient history are peculiarly rich in narratives of pretension and imposition, and either owing to the greater ignorance and credulity of mankind, or the superior skill of gifted but unscrupulous men in those days, present a few examples that even surpass the most remarkable products of the modern science of humbug.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
precisely as stated
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
in or at the place that
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading With his first cry, a flash of lightning darted from the heavens to the earth and back again, dogs howled, cats mewed, roosters crowed, and flocks of swans, so say the olden chroniclers--probably geese, every one of them--clapped their wings in the adjacent meadows with a supernatural clatter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His arrival upon this planet was attended with some very amazing demonstrations.
a late time of life
From this reading One of their most surprising instances--in fact, perhaps, absolutely the leading impostor--was the sage or charlatan (for it is difficult to determine which) known as Apollonius Tyanaeus so called from Tyana, in Cappadocia, Asia Minor, his birthplace, where he first saw the light about four years earlier than Christ, and consequently more than eighteen and a half centuries ago.
