used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading You will receive it henceforth with courtesy, even in the tritest application.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course the proverb must be of the encouraging order; but then most proverbs are.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
benignantlyadverb
in a benign manner
From this reading You will feel benignantly disposed towards it for evermore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the proverb must be of the encouraging order; but then most proverbs are.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the proverb must be of the encouraging order; but then most proverbs are.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading You will receive it henceforth with courtesy, even in the tritest application.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
the act of discovering something
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
having made preparations
From this reading You will feel benignantly disposed towards it for evermore.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading Of course the proverb must be of the encouraging order; but then most proverbs are.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
divisible by two
From this reading You will receive it henceforth with courtesy, even in the tritest application.
evermoreadverbUS /ˈevərmɔːr/
at any future time; in the future
From this reading You will feel benignantly disposed towards it for evermore.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading You will feel benignantly disposed towards it for evermore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You will feel benignantly disposed towards it for evermore.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading You will receive it henceforth with courtesy, even in the tritest application.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
intrinsicadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
belonging to a thing by its very nature
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You will feel benignantly disposed towards it for evermore.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Of course the proverb must be of the encouraging order; but then most proverbs are.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Of course the proverb must be of the encouraging order; but then most proverbs are.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Of course the proverb must be of the encouraging order; but then most proverbs are.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
proverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading Of course the proverb must be of the encouraging order; but then most proverbs are.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading You will receive it henceforth with courtesy, even in the tritest application.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
SAILINGnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
not in physical motion
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Of course the proverb must be of the encouraging order; but then most proverbs are.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
in the direction of
From this reading You will feel benignantly disposed towards it for evermore.
tritest
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From this reading You will receive it henceforth with courtesy, even in the tritest application.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Among unexpected pleasures there are few greater than the sudden discovery that one has become the living illustration of a common proverb.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
but in spite of that
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will feel benignantly disposed towards it for evermore.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Equally of course, the conditions of this personal illustration should be exceptionally delightful; yet will there still remain an intrinsic charm in your relations with the proverb.
