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From this reading On Tuesday, July 26, I found Mr. Johnson alone.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
anew
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
(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 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On Tuesday, July 26, I found Mr. Johnson alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
cannot
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From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
set up or found
From this reading On Tuesday, July 26, I found Mr. Johnson alone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On Tuesday, July 26, I found Mr. Johnson alone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading On Tuesday, July 26, I found Mr. Johnson alone.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading On Tuesday, July 26, I found Mr. Johnson alone.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
the force of workers available
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On Tuesday, July 26, I found Mr. Johnson alone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Tuesday, July 26, I found Mr. Johnson alone.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
taylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading On Tuesday, July 26, I found Mr. Johnson alone.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
(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 To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading It was a very wet day, and I again complained of the disagreeable effects of such weather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'Sir, this is all imagination, which physicians encourage; for man lives in air, as a fish lives in water; so that if the atmosphere press heavy from above, there is an equal resistance from below.
which person or people
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
belonging to which person
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading To be sure, bad weather is hard upon people who are obliged to be abroad; and men cannot labour so well in the open air in bad weather, as in good: but, Sir, a smith or a taylor, whose work is within doors, will surely do as much in rainy weather, as in fair.
