used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
assaynounUS /ˈæsi/
an appraisal of the state of affairs
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
co-occupation
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From this reading The co-occupation of a house frequently leads to the severing of friendship.
dearly loved
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
divideverbUS /dɪˈvaɪd/
separate into parts or portions
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
at any time
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
exceedsverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
set up or found
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The co-occupation of a house frequently leads to the severing of friendship.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The co-occupation of a house frequently leads to the severing of friendship.
the act of giving
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The co-occupation of a house frequently leads to the severing of friendship.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
jointlyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪntli/
in collaboration or cooperation
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The co-occupation of a house frequently leads to the severing of friendship.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
sea-voyage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
severingnounUS /ˈsevərɪŋ/
the act of severing
From this reading The co-occupation of a house frequently leads to the severing of friendship.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dividing of an inheritance has been found to divide for ever near and dear friends.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But it may be doubted whether any process exceeds in thoroughness of assay the transaction known in Australia as ‘giving delivery of a station.’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are several proverbial tests by which a man’s directness and liberality of thought may be measured.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sea-voyage of lengthened duration mostly displays the true nature of the human units, jointly imprisoned, with such alarming clearness that they tacitly agree to avoid each other ever after.
