used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
from appearances alone
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I had seen large mountains that presented a similar appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was striking in other respects.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
fantasticallyadverbUS /fænˈtæstɪkli/
exceedingly; extremely
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
glistenedverbUS /ˈɡlɪsənd/
past form of “glisten” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had seen large mountains that presented a similar appearance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it was striking in other respects.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was striking in other respects.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I had seen large mountains that presented a similar appearance.
micanounUS /ˈmaɪkə/
any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I had seen large mountains that presented a similar appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But it was striking in other respects.
parallelopipedonnoun
a prism whose bases are parallelograms
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
by chance
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had seen large mountains that presented a similar appearance.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading But it was striking in other respects.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had seen large mountains that presented a similar appearance.
selenite
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From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
settingsnounUS /ˈsetɪŋz/
plural of “setting” — the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I had seen large mountains that presented a similar appearance.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading But it was striking in other respects.
studdedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdɪd/
dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, was easily accounted for; and I knew that the sparkling effect was produced by plates of mica or selenite that entered into the composition of the rock.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most peculiar feature of the mound was perhaps its apparently regular form--a perfect parallelopipedon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its sides glistened fantastically under the rays of the sun, as though it were studded with settings of glass.
