used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the recognition of the universal and the national we require a much deepened sense of the civic.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the recognition of the universal and the national we require a much deepened sense of the civic.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
civicadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvɪk/
of or relating or belonging to a city
From this reading Before the recognition of the universal and the national we require a much deepened sense of the civic.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading _Here_ comes before the _Beyond_.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Before the recognition of the universal and the national we require a much deepened sense of the civic.
divisible by two
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
explainsverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
highest in quality
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading _Here_ comes before the _Beyond_.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
inducingnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪŋ/
act of bringing about a desired result
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Before the recognition of the universal and the national we require a much deepened sense of the civic.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Before the recognition of the universal and the national we require a much deepened sense of the civic.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
religionsnounUS /riˈlɪdʒənz/
plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Before the recognition of the universal and the national we require a much deepened sense of the civic.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Before the recognition of the universal and the national we require a much deepened sense of the civic.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
in or at or to some place
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Before the recognition of the universal and the national we require a much deepened sense of the civic.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
wellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Almost the greatest question of the time is the one of finding wells for the refreshment of our vitality--the inducing of national spirit, town spirit, and home spirit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
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From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
worshippingverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpɪŋ/
inflected form of “worship” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading William Morris says somewhere that the religions of antiquity were the worshipping of cities.
worshipsnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃəps/
plural of “worship” — the activity of worshipping
From this reading It may seem strange this idea of city worship, but it explains much in the history of art, and we need something of similar sort even now: this and other worships besides and beyond.
