used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robert Sumner Fights a Battle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
Assisi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
Barbara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Robert Sumner Fights a Battle.
for the reason that
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
Bettina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
remove the dust from
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
EMERSONnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
FightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Robert Sumner Fights a Battle.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
Francis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
of great significance or value
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
representationnounUS /ˌreprəzenˈteɪʃən/
a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Sumner Fights a Battle.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
SumnernounUS /ˈsʌmnər/
United States sociologist (1840-1910)
From this reading Robert Sumner Fights a Battle.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In their study of art St. Francis had figured quite largely, because the scenes in his life were such favorite ones for representation by the old masters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading They had read all about him, and so were thoroughly prepared for the proposed trip to the home of this most important old saint.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Barbara and Bettina had not realized how near they were to Assisi until talk of driving thither began.
at the time that
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading _So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can._ --EMERSON.
