used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
deem to be
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
Eliza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
Jamieson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
metaphysicsnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
not any; not one
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
by chance
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
literature in metrical form
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
term of address for a man
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
specializingverbUS /ˈspeʃəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “specialize” — become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
Stowel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
supporternounUS /səˈpɔːrtər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To no one, perhaps, is the specializing definite article felt to be more appropriate than to Sir John.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Taylor said: "But it is not a scientific course that I propose; it is English literature in its fullest sense.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Taylor was really responsible for the formation of the Stowel Reading Society, but Eliza Jamieson was her staunch supporter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eliza drew the line at poetry and metaphysics, "Neither of which," she said, "I consider an exact science."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I do think that Stowel is getting behind the rest of the world in its knowledge of the best literature, and I am sure that if a Reading Society were founded The Uncle would be pleased to choose books and send them to us from London."
