Chapter 2 of Anima Poetæ is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter II
Chapter 2 of Anima Poetæ is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one." S. T. C. [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent. Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory." SIR J. STEWART.
Chapter 2 of Anima Poetæ is here in full — 235 sentences across 47 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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not being in a specified place
From this reading “[Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.”
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading “Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."”
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading “Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."”
in an impartial manner
From this reading “Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."”
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading “Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."”
bring forth or yield
From this reading “Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."”
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."”
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading “SIR J. STEWART.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading “Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."”
In this reading “Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."”
In this reading “"O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."”
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Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
not being in a specified place
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading S. T. C.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
in an impartial manner
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading SIR J. STEWART.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
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 "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
and nothing more
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S. T. C.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR J. STEWART.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)
From this reading SIR J. STEWART.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading S. T. C.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading [Sidenote: PAST AND PRESENT] "We should judge of absent things by the absent.
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Objects which are present are apt to produce perceptions too strong to be impartially compared with those recalled only by the memory."
a late time of life
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "O Youth! for years so many and sweet, 'Tis known, that Thou and I were one."
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