Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

(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 But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

declared but not proved

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

achieved or reached

From this reading Both his parents had died before he attained his seventh year.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Both his parents had died before he attained his seventh year.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both his parents had died before he attained his seventh year.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading The narrative commenced with the writer’s sketch of his childhood.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The narrative commenced with the writer’s sketch of his childhood.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

make right or correct

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

convert code into ordinary language

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Both his parents had died before he attained his seventh year.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

without any others being included or involved

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

the organ of sight

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

in a grammatical manner

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

something written by hand

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both his parents had died before he attained his seventh year.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The narrative commenced with the writer’s sketch of his childhood.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

the state or an instance of being imperfect

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

the force of workers available

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The narrative commenced with the writer’s sketch of his childhood.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

in an essential manner

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

make less visible or unclear

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Both his parents had died before he attained his seventh year.

the local environment

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

a human being

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

the ability to recall past occurrences

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading But all that detained the eye and attention on the page necessarily served to impress the contents more deeply on remembrance.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading Both his parents had died before he attained his seventh year.

preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading The narrative commenced with the writer’s sketch of his childhood.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

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From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

belonging to which person

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The narrative commenced with the writer’s sketch of his childhood.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Those parts of the Memoir which related to experiments, or alleged secrets in Nature, that the writer intimated a desire to submit exclusively to scholars or men of science, were in Latin,--and Latin which, though grammatically correct, was frequently obscure.

possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The narrative commenced with the writer’s sketch of his childhood.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The Manuscript was written in a small and peculiar handwriting, which, though evidently by the same person whose letter to Strahan I had read, was, whether from haste or some imperfection in the ink, much more hard to decipher.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Both his parents had died before he attained his seventh year.