(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this respect, he says, dogs are infinitely superior.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
have
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
declaresverbUS /dɪˈklerz/
third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading In this respect, he says, dogs are infinitely superior.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Villino in June smells very good, however, and that is gratifying.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading The Villino in June smells very good, however, and that is gratifying.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In this respect, he says, dogs are infinitely superior.
Hearn
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From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The Villino in June smells very good, however, and that is gratifying.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this respect, he says, dogs are infinitely superior.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading In this respect, he says, dogs are infinitely superior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Villino in June smells very good, however, and that is gratifying.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The Villino in June smells very good, however, and that is gratifying.
Lafcadio
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From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
lamentablyadverb
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
nostrilnounUS /ˈnɑːstrɪl/
either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
over-sensitiveness
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From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In this respect, he says, dogs are infinitely superior.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading In this respect, he says, dogs are infinitely superior.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
smellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading The Villino in June smells very good, however, and that is gratifying.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading In this respect, he says, dogs are infinitely superior.
symphoniesnounUS /ˈsɪmfəniz/
plural of “symphony” — a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
express in words
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this respect, he says, dogs are infinitely superior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lafcadio Hearn declares that human beings have lamentably failed to cultivate the rich possibilities of the sense of smell.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Villino in June smells very good, however, and that is gratifying.
Villino
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From this reading The Villino in June smells very good, however, and that is gratifying.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
which person or people
From this reading Who can tell, he asks, what ecstasy of combination, what chords, what symphonies of harmony and contrast, might we not be able to serve ourselves?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But we do not think the idea will bear development, and certainly many suffer enough from an over-sensitiveness of nostril already to prevent them from desiring any further cultivation of its powers.
