used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But his intellectual powers are of a very high order.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But his intellectual powers are of a very high order.
assiduitynoun
great and constant diligence and attention
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his intellectual powers are of a very high order.
Clifton
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
dearly loved
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading This is evidently his intention.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But his intellectual powers are of a very high order.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This is evidently his intention.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading But his intellectual powers are of a very high order.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading This is evidently his intention.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
l'Université
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
Louisa
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But his intellectual powers are of a very high order.
others
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From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading But his intellectual powers are of a very high order.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
unusual or striking
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
resolvingnounUS /riˈzɑːlvɪŋ/
analysis into clear-cut components
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
splendournoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
St
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
having a supporting base
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading His temper is eager, impatient of delay, quick in resolving, and, if I do not mistake, sometimes precipitate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is evidently his intention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
precisely as stated
From this reading But his intellectual powers are of a very high order.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
Wenbourne
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading His wit is keen, his invention strong, his language flowing and elegant, and his ideas and figures remarkable, sometimes for their humour, and at others for their splendour.
a late time of life
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _Paris, Hotel de l'Université_ The assiduity of Clifton, my dear Louisa, is so great that we already seem to be acquaintance of seven years standing.
