1850
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From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
(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 Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The moon, the stars, and the innumerable gas-lights, gave the city a panoramic appearance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
CathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
ClassesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
being one more than seven
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
gas-lights
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From this reading The moon, the stars, and the innumerable gas-lights, gave the city a panoramic appearance.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The moon, the stars, and the innumerable gas-lights, gave the city a panoramic appearance.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
a state of high honor
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
Gulliverproper nounUS /ˈɡʌl.ɪ.vər/
The famous literary traveler who journeyed to Lilliput and Brobdingnag.
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The moon, the stars, and the innumerable gas-lights, gave the city a panoramic appearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
Labouringadjective
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
Lilliputians
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From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
MetropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
MinsternounUS /ˈmɪnstər/
any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
Newcastle-on-Tyne
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From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
OrgannounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
panoramicadjectiveUS /ˌpænərˈæmɪk/
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading The moon, the stars, and the innumerable gas-lights, gave the city a panoramic appearance.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
having a supporting base
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The moon, the stars, and the innumerable gas-lights, gave the city a panoramic appearance.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some days since, I left the Metropolis to fulfil a few engagements to visit provincial towns; and after a ride of nearly eight hours, we were in sight of the ancient city of York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like a mountain starting out of a plain, there stood the Cathedral in all its glory, looking down upon the surrounding buildings, with all the appearance of a Gulliver standing over the Lilliputians.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading _York Minster--The Great Organ--Newcastle-on-Tyne--The Labouring Classes--The American Slave--Sheffield--James Montgomery._ _January, 1850_.
zenithnounUS /ˈziːnəθ/
the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading It was night, the moon was in her zenith, and there seemed nothing between her and the earth but glittering gold.
