Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

goods carried by a large vehicle

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

not accessible to view

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

the act of constructing something

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

the human act of creating

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

possessive form of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art

From this reading Would it not be interesting to speculate upon that Critic's reception of the freshly made World?

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

give a description of

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

set up or found

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

very recently

From this reading Would it not be interesting to speculate upon that Critic's reception of the freshly made World?

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From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

shoot down, of birds

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Would it not be interesting to speculate upon that Critic's reception of the freshly made World?

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

and nothing more

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

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From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

for more time

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Would it not be interesting to speculate upon that Critic's reception of the freshly made World?

engage in

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

a medicinal liquid preparation intended for use in an atomizer

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

not any; not one

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Would it not be interesting to speculate upon that Critic's reception of the freshly made World?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

an artist who paints

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

go across or through

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Would it not be interesting to speculate upon that Critic's reception of the freshly made World?

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

a person, without saying who

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Would it not be interesting to speculate upon that Critic's reception of the freshly made World?

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

express in words

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

of or relating to or inhabiting the land as opposed to the sea or air

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

the act of adding a tinge of color

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

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From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Would it not be interesting to speculate upon that Critic's reception of the freshly made World?

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Let us imagine, however, that concealed in the cargo of Hypothetic Nebula destined for the construction of the Terrestrial Globe was a Protoplasmic Stowaway that sprang to being in the shape of a Critic just as the work of Creation was finished.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading We may be sure that he would have found many things not to his liking; technical defects such as the treatment of grass and foliage in green instead of the proper purple; the tinting of the sky which any landscape painter will tell you would be more decorative done in turquoise green than cobalt blue.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._

produce a literary work

From this reading It takes much longer to write a Geography than, according to Moses, it took to create the World which it is the Geographer's business to describe; and since the Critic has been added to the list of created beings, it is no longer the fashion for the Author to pass judgment on his own work.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _Six busy days it took in all_ _To make a World and plan its fall,_ _The seventh, SOMEONE said 'twas good_ _And rested, should you think he could?_ _Knowing what the result would be_ _There would have been no rest for me!_ _Claire Beecher Kummer._