used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
in addition
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
Auristella
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From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
for the reason that
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
cause to be bored
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
the act of burning something
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
circularadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjələr/
having the shape or form of a circle
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
Clelia
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From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
without stop or interruption
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
eatableadjectiveUS /ˈiːtəbəl/
suitable for use as food
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
divisible by two
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
start firing a weapon
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
depressingly dark
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
impededadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/
made difficult or slow
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
IndustrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
something that is lost
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
others
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From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
Periander
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From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
ruggedadjectiveUS /ˈrʌɡəd/
sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
cut with a saw
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
a male human offspring
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
not in physical motion
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
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 _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
sun'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
confined on all sides
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
look attentively
From this reading The others had passed the night in disturbed dreams; Auristella could not sleep from grief for the loss of her nurse Clelia, and her wakefulness kept Periander also on the watch.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The elder Spaniard ordered his son to go forth, as he was accustomed to do, and learn what was doing in the island.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which the Spaniard continues his Story._ Daylight was long in appearing, even to the eyes of those accustomed to the gloomy region, because the smoke and ashes of the fire, which still continued burning, impeded the sun's rays from shining on the earth.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They both went forth into the open space before the cave, and saw how Nature had made and fashioned it, as if Art and Industry had been at work to create it.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was a circular space, surrounded by high and rugged rocks, and, as well as they could judge, it appeared that for the distance of a league in length, the place was full of trees, which bore fruit, though sour, yet eatable.
