2000
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From this reading THE YEAR 2000--UNITED BRITAIN.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
attainsverbUS /əˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “attain” — to gain with effort
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
BRITAINnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading THE YEAR 2000--UNITED BRITAIN.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
unvarying in nature
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time has passed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
imperceptibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbəl/
impossible or difficult to perceive by the mind or senses
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
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 There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Time has passed.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YEAR 2000--UNITED BRITAIN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There have been many alterations, few of an extreme character.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time has passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading THE YEAR 2000--UNITED BRITAIN.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading But as constant dropping wears away a stone, constant progression, comparatively imperceptible in its course, attains to immense distances after the lapse of time.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The changes are mostly the results of gradual developments worked out by the natural progress of natural laws.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE YEAR 2000--UNITED BRITAIN.
