1912
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From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN, I.A.R.
anew
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN, I.A.R.
CHRISTOPHERnounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading CAPTAIN PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN, I.A.R.
coincidencesnounUS /koʊˈɪnsədənsɪz/
plural of “coincidence” — an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
DEWnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
fictionist
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From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
GREGORYnounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CAPTAIN PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN, I.A.R.
imaginings
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From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
MainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
come together
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
MILDEWnounUS /ˈmɪlduː/
the process of becoming mildewed
From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
nearsverbUS /nɪrz/
third-person singular of “near” — move towards
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
a brief written record
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
ocean-plain
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From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
go across or through
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
PERCIVAL
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From this reading CAPTAIN PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN, I.A.R.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading CAPTAIN PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN, I.A.R.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
RobinnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
Ross-Ellison
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From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
SNAKEnounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
spars
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From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading AUTHOR OF "DEW AND MILDEW", "FATHER GREGORY", "SNAKE AND SWORD", ETC.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Truth is stranger than fiction, and many of the coincidences of real life are truly stranger than the most daring imaginings of the fictionist.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Like driftwood spars which meet and pass Upon the boundless ocean-plain, So on the sea of life, alas!
WRENnounUS /ren/
English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)
From this reading CAPTAIN PERCIVAL CHRISTOPHER WREN, I.A.R.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Man nears man, meets, and leaves again" NOTE.--This book was written in the year 1912 (Mainly concerning the early life of John Robin Ross-Ellison.)
