used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
Afferens
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From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
animalculan
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
animalculans
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From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
aptitudenounUS /ˈæptətuːd/
inherent ability
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
Arcos
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
auriculum
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
Cleorita
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
Correliana
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
Correliana's
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From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
coterienounUS /ˈkoʊtəri/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
the first light of day
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
command with authority
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
Dosch
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
downwardadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnwərd/
extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
errantes
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From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
falconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
a social unit living together
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
gigantes
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From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
inclinenounUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪn/
an elevated geological formation
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
magnifyingverbUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “magnify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
Manatitla
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
Manito's
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
Oviata
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
a person who requires medical care
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
prætor
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
any competition
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
realizesverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
reëchoed
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From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
scientiam
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From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Our attention attracted to the field of magnifying reflection, discovered a coterie of animalculans, of nearly the same size, grouped about the speaker.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
moving very fast
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
tympano-microscope
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From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
tympanumnounUS /ˈtɪmpənəm/
the main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
someone who visits
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But a second elapsed before the tympanum reëchoed in cheery tones of salutation the voice of our expected visitor.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
at the time that
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The prætor and his family, including Cleorita and Oviata Arcos, with the Four, awaited, on the morning succeeding the eventful day of Manito’s animalculan introduction, the coming of the Dosch of Manatitla in the audience chamber of the house, dedicated by Correliana in aptitude to the developing powers of the tympano-microscope, “the auriculum.”
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading After a short delay of expectation, the courier falcon appeared at poise, from which in swift descent it came in downward incline direct to its perch on Correliana’s wrist.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading With the salutation, “Afferens scientiam errantes gigantes,” he addressed us as follows:— * * * * * For ages untold, our race have waited in patient expectation for the morning’s dawn when they could salute yours face to face, and impart to you a source of happiness that in life realizes communion with immortality.