used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It seems to me that the best way is to describe, with the simplest precision, those things that exasperate one.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
carefully weighed
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
give a description of
From this reading It seems to me that the best way is to describe, with the simplest precision, those things that exasperate one.
dissectionnounUS /daɪˈsekʃən/
cutting so as to separate into pieces
From this reading The dissection itself is a vengeance!
exasperateverbUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪt/
exasperate or irritate
From this reading It seems to me that the best way is to describe, with the simplest precision, those things that exasperate one.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
imbecilenounUS /ˈɪmbəsəl/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
insinuateverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪt/
introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a rude problem.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a rude problem.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The dissection itself is a vengeance!
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
panegyricnoun
a formal expression of praise
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading It seems to me that the best way is to describe, with the simplest precision, those things that exasperate one.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It is a rude problem.
propos
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From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
Propriété
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From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading It is a rude problem.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me that the best way is to describe, with the simplest precision, those things that exasperate one.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It seems to me that the best way is to describe, with the simplest precision, those things that exasperate one.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
carry out
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It seems to me that the best way is to describe, with the simplest precision, those things that exasperate one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The dissection itself is a vengeance!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It seems to me that the best way is to describe, with the simplest precision, those things that exasperate one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
at the time that
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
in the company of; together with
From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading What care should one take sometimes, in expressing an opinion on things of this world, not to risk being considered an imbecile later?
à
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From this reading I shall attempt, in the third part of my romance (when I shall have had the reaction following the June days), to insinuate a panegyric about him, _à propos_ of his book: _De la Propriété_, and I hope that he will be pleased with me!
