used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
Alwyn
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From this reading When Alwyn heard that Greta was downstairs, he brightened perceptibly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading When Alwyn heard that Greta was downstairs, he brightened perceptibly.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading BUSY DAYS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BUSY DAYS.
dearly loved
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading When Alwyn heard that Greta was downstairs, he brightened perceptibly.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
apart from; not including
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
Greta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Alwyn heard that Greta was downstairs, he brightened perceptibly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Alwyn heard that Greta was downstairs, he brightened perceptibly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Alwyn heard that Greta was downstairs, he brightened perceptibly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
and nothing more
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading When Alwyn heard that Greta was downstairs, he brightened perceptibly.
RelyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
RobertsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/
United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is a dear creature," he said; "except in looks she has not changed a bit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Rely upon it, the spiritual life is not knowing or learning, but doing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Alwyn heard that Greta was downstairs, he brightened perceptibly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We only know so far as we can do; we learn to do by doing; and we learn to know by doing; what we do truly, rightly, in the way of duty, that and only that we are."--_Rev. Frederick Robertson_.
at the time that
From this reading When Alwyn heard that Greta was downstairs, he brightened perceptibly.
