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From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
civilisedadjective
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
crow'snounUS /kroʊz/
possessive form of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
the first light of day
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
disciplesnounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəlz/
plural of “disciple” — someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
one or the other of two
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
heliolatrynoun
the worship of the sun
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
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 Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
luminarynounUS /ˈluːməneri/
a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
the middle of the day
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
on one occasion
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
others
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From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
perennialadjectiveUS /pərˈeniəl/
lasting three seasons or more
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
riggingnounUS /ˈrɪɡɪŋ/
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
ropesnounUS /roʊps/
plural of “rope” — a strong line
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
express in words
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
spars
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From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
the season of growth
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
SUNRISEnounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
superstitionsnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃənz/
plural of “superstition” — an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
TWILIGHTnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
look attentively
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SPRING--SUNRISE--TWILIGHT OF DAWN July 22.--After so much physical, mental, and moral depression, and after having our anticipations raised to a fever heat by the tempting increase of dawn at noon, it is needless to say that we are elated at the expectation of actual daylight once more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every man on board has long since chosen a favourite elevation from which to watch the coming sight.
which person or people
From this reading Some are in the crow’s nest, others on the ropes and spars of the rigging; but these are the men who do little travelling.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
worshippernoun
a person who has religious faith
From this reading In these dreadful wastes of perennial ice and snow, man feels the force of the superstitions of past ages, and becomes willingly a worshipper of the eternal luminary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am certain that if our preparations for greeting the returning sun were seen by other people, either civilised or savage, we would be thought disciples of heliolatry.
