used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
awfu
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From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
Colin
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From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
couldna
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From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
creationsnounUS /kriˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “creation” — the human act of creating
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
grandestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændəst/
superlative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
He's
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From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
I'm
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From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
it's
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From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
Lauderdale
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From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
mair
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From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
engage in
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
nae
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From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
not any; not one
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
bring forth or yield
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
express in words
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
express in words
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
that's
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From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
precisely as stated
From this reading He’s a poor creature at the best, and gives an awfu’ deal of trouble for very little good.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
we're
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From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
we've
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From this reading Considering all things, I’m of opinion that we’re little better than an experiment,--and very likely we’ve been greatly improved upon in mair recent creations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
at the time that
From this reading “No that I mean to say I believe in fate,” said Lauderdale, when they had finished their meal; “though there is little doubt in my mind that what happens is ordained.
which person or people
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I couldna tell why, for my part, though I believe in the fact--for most things in life come to nothing, and the grandest train of causes produce nae effect whatsoever; that’s my experience.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Indeed, it’s often a wonder to me,” said the homely philosopher, who was not addressing himself particularly to Colin, “what the Almighty took the trouble to make man for at a’.
