used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
affectsnounUS /əˈfekts/
plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
ATHEISMnounUS /əˈθaɪsəm/
a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
From this reading ON ATHEISM.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
azurenounUS /ˈæʒər/
a light shade of blue
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Night closed in beautifully.
beholds
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From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Night closed in beautifully.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Night closed in beautifully.
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night closed in beautifully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON ATHEISM.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
Parouba
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From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
reveriesnounUS /ˈrevəriz/
plural of “revery” — an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
spangledadjectiveUS /ˈspæŋɡəld/
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
St
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From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a spectacle always affects man, and inspires him with pleasant reveries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
at the time that
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The atmosphere presented a vault of transparent azure, spangled with golden stars.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The worthy Parouba admired the heavens, like a German when he beholds St. Peter's at Rome, or the Opera at Naples, for the first time.
