personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
how long something has existed
From this reading Seven has been described as the age of reason.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
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From this reading MY FRIEND MARY ANN.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Seven has been described as the age of reason.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Seven has been described as the age of reason.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
a young person of either sex
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
the first light of day
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Seven has been described as the age of reason.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MY FRIEND MARY ANN.
only a very short time before
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seven has been described as the age of reason.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
of great significance or value
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
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 I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MY FRIEND MARY ANN.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FRIEND MARY ANN.
not any; not one
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seven has been described as the age of reason.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
an amount of time
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Seven has been described as the age of reason.
reminiscencenounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsəns/
a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
rudimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌruːdəˈmentəri/
being or involving basic facts or principles
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven has been described as the age of reason.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But if seven is not marked for me by the dawn of reason, it is important as the start of continuous reminiscence.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading John Stuart Mill, for his misfortune, at seven may have discovered some rudimentary development of sense, but no other child of my acquaintance past or present.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seven has been described as the age of reason.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I am curious to know why, since many of us at fifty can hardly be said to have attained that rare and sublime period.
