used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
balkedverbUS /bɔːkt/
past form of “balk” — refuse to comply
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
BeechernounUS /ˈbiːtʃər/
United States clergyman who was a leader for the abolition of slavery (1813-1887)
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
blotsnounUS /blɑːts/
plural of “blot” — a blemish made by dirt
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
erasures
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From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
hittingnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
hunting-field
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
the literary culture
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
observableadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/
capable of being seen or noticed
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
orthographynounUS /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/
a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
sizedadjectiveUS /saɪzd/
having a specified size
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
symmetrynounUS /ˈsɪmətri/
(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
hard to endure
From this reading He is balked or “pounded” at every step, always trying back, but never by any chance hitting off the right road to his object.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
in or at the place that
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The lines were irregular, the letters variously sized, erasures frequent, blots everywhere, while the spelling displayed a spirit that soared above orthography.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He has a vague, indistinct motion of “where” he ought to go, without the smallest conception as to the “how.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Beecher did not amongst his gifts possess the pen of a ready writer; but there was a strange symmetry observable between the composition and the manual part.
the act of creating written works
From this reading A man unused to writing, in the cares of composition, is pretty much in the predicament of a bad horseman in a hunting-field.
