used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
(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 A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
any thing at all
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
CAMBRIDGEnounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
else
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From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
malleableadjectiveUS /ˈmæliəbəl/
easily influenced
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
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 The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
marvellouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
mythsnounUS /mɪθs/
plural of “myth” — a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
absolutely essential
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading THE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
precisely as stated
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The author has long been of opinion that many of the classical myths were capable of being rendered into very capital reading for children.
which person or people
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A great freedom of treatment was necessary to his plan; but it will be observed by every one who attempts to render these legends malleable in his intellectual furnace, that they are marvellously independent of all temporary modes and circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the little volume here offered to the public, he has worked up half a dozen of them, with this end in view.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They remain essentially the same, after changes that would affect the identity of almost anything else.
