1796
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From this reading 1796.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
(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 He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
completely unclothed
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
else
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From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
apart from; not including
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
fiddlenounUS /ˈfɪdəl/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
Ilam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
and nothing more
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
an educational institution
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
SeptnounUS /sept/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading (--Sept.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
refrain from harming
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
having a supporting base
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
valenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sunday I dedicated to the drawing up my sketch of education, which I meant to publish, to try to get a school!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I was the first fiddle;--not in the concerts--but every where else, and the company would not spare me twenty minutes together.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He speaks of "the thrice lovely valley of Ilam; a vale hung with beautiful woods all round, except just at its entrance, where, as you stand at the other end of the valley, you see a bare bleak mountain standing as it were to guard the entrance.
