used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Therefore, it has never been written according to the scientific method.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Therefore, it has never been written according to the scientific method.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The common man has never starred his role in it.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
for a limitless time
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The common man has never starred his role in it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The common man has never starred his role in it.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
the quality of being humane
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
of great significance or value
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The common man has never starred his role in it.
the act of departing
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
engage in
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The common man has never starred his role in it.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Therefore, it has never been written according to the scientific method.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The common man has never starred his role in it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
perishes
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From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading The common man has never starred his role in it.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Therefore, it has never been written according to the scientific method.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
and nothing more
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
starredadjectiveUS /stɑːrd/
marked with an asterisk
From this reading The common man has never starred his role in it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, it has never been written according to the scientific method.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
throwsnounUS /θroʊz/
plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is simply the spray--the big splash--humanity throws up as it goes down in the sea forever.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE NATURE OF A PRIEST What we call history is a sorry part of literature, confined to a few great wars and movements in national life and to the important events in the lives of a few important people.
wingflappings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is what most of us do and what we think perishes with us, leaving not a record behind of the little daily deeds and wingflappings of our spirits that really make us what we are.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Therefore, it has never been written according to the scientific method.
