used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
Arletta
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From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
a boy or man
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
a long fixed look
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
hear with intention
From this reading The whole world would stop and listen to you.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
the force of workers available
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
revolutionizeverbUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/
change radically
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
having a supporting base
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The whole world would stop and listen to you.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
precisely as stated
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You could explain the principles of Natural Law to the people, and teach them methods of which I know nothing.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole world would stop and listen to you.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you would visit the different countries of the world you could revolutionize things in a very short time, I am sure.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The wise and learned men of the present time would understand your explanation much better, and would give the subject far more serious consideration than if I, a poor ignorant fellow with neither education nor standing, undertook to instruct them.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "But what about yourself?" inquired I of Arletta, as I met her sympathetic gaze with a look of adoration.
