used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
acquisitionsnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “acquisition” — the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
BAILEYnounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading BAILEY: _Essays on the Formation and Publication of Opinions_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
cannot
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From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
Como
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From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
EssaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading BAILEY: _Essays on the Formation and Publication of Opinions_.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
the state or fact of existing
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
a social unit living together
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
FormationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading BAILEY: _Essays on the Formation and Publication of Opinions_.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
Maltravers
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From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
Montaignes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
and nothing more
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading BAILEY: _Essays on the Formation and Publication of Opinions_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
by chance
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
PublicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading BAILEY: _Essays on the Formation and Publication of Opinions_.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
not in physical motion
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He saw little of any other family than that of the De Montaignes, and the greater part of his time was necessarily spent alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
in the direction of
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
create by training and teaching
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
in or at the place that
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading TIME passed, and autumn was far advanced towards winter; still Maltravers lingered at Como.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “In everything we do, we may be possibly laying a train of consequences, the operation of which may terminate only with our existence.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “It cannot be too deeply impressed on the mind, that application is the price to be paid for mental acquisitions, and that it is as absurd to expect them without it as to hope for a harvest where we have not sown the seed.
