used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
apart from; not including
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
falsehoodsnounUS /ˈfælshʊdz/
plural of “falsehood” — a false statement
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
generateverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪt/
bring into existence
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
Grosvenor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
Henley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
inanitynoun
total lack of meaning or ideas
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
not any; not one
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
and nothing more
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
not used up
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
worried and uneasy
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It appears to me that nothing can be classed among falsehoods, except those things the tendency of which is to generate falsehood, or mistake.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading I have received thy letter, and find thy reasoning in some respects similar to my own.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
Trenchard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was ashamed of remaining in doubt, on a question which only required a little extraordinary activity of mind to resolve.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Frank Henley to Oliver Trenchard_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ We have now been in London four days, Oliver; and, known places reviving old ideas, it almost seems as if we had never moved from the spot where we are at present.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I fall into the same trains of thinking; except that I am more restless, more inclined to melancholy, to inaction, to a kind of inanity, which no trifling efforts can shake off.
