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From this reading "Have you read the poems of Petöfi?"[12] [Footnote 12: The Burns of Hungary.]
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, at our house we read nothing."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading "Have you read the poems of Petöfi?"[12] [Footnote 12: The Burns of Hungary.]
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading "Have you read the poems of Petöfi?"[12] [Footnote 12: The Burns of Hungary.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Have you read the poems of Petöfi?"[12] [Footnote 12: The Burns of Hungary.]
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Oh, at our house we read nothing."
HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/
a republic in central Europe
From this reading "Have you read the poems of Petöfi?"[12] [Footnote 12: The Burns of Hungary.]
temporary military shelter
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
MASTERPIECEnounUS /ˈmæstərpiːs/
the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
absolutely essential
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why not?"
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Oh, at our house we read nothing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, at our house we read nothing."
one's
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From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Oh, at our house we read nothing."
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
Petöfi
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From this reading "Have you read the poems of Petöfi?"[12] [Footnote 12: The Burns of Hungary.]
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading "Have you read the poems of Petöfi?"[12] [Footnote 12: The Burns of Hungary.]
preventsverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "Have you read the poems of Petöfi?"[12] [Footnote 12: The Burns of Hungary.]
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Indeed, conversation is necessary for completing one's study of one's subject, and prevents, besides, the constraint of sitting from becoming too tiresome.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading MY MASTERPIECE AND MY HUT In the later stages of the painting we could converse.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Have you read the poems of Petöfi?"[12] [Footnote 12: The Burns of Hungary.]
