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From this reading I will state the contents of the book: 1.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Indeed, I am sure he does not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
Blumenbach's
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From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I will state the contents of the book: 1.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading I will state the contents of the book: 1.
DavynounUS /ˈdeɪvi/
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
dearly loved
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, I am sure he does not.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
Godwin
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From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I am sure he does not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
ManualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Saturday Morning, Mr. T. Poole's, Nether Stowey, Somerset.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Saturday Morning, Mr. T. Poole's, Nether Stowey, Somerset.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
NetheradjectiveUS /ˈneðər/
lower
From this reading Saturday Morning, Mr. T. Poole's, Nether Stowey, Somerset.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, I am sure he does not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
others
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From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
Poole's
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From this reading Saturday Morning, Mr. T. Poole's, Nether Stowey, Somerset.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday Morning, Mr. T. Poole's, Nether Stowey, Somerset.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
SomersetnounUS /ˈsʌmərset/
a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel
From this reading Saturday Morning, Mr. T. Poole's, Nether Stowey, Somerset.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I will state the contents of the book: 1.
Stowey
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From this reading Saturday Morning, Mr. T. Poole's, Nether Stowey, Somerset.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Indeed, I am sure he does not.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Saturday Morning, Mr. T. Poole's, Nether Stowey, Somerset.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
translatingverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
being of use or service
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
precisely as stated
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will state the contents of the book: 1.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I think of translating Blumenbach's Manual of Natural History: it is very well written, and would, I think, be useful both to students, as an admirable direction to their studies, and to others it would supply a general knowledge of the subject.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear Davy, I received a very kind letter from Godwin, in which he says that he never thinks of you but with a brother's feeling of love and expectation.
