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From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
consider or hold as true
From this reading I do not refuse, but accept your invitation, only changing the time.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
browsingnounUS /ˈbraʊzɪŋ/
reading superficially or at random
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
placed in a grave
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading I do not refuse, but accept your invitation, only changing the time.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
deem to be
From this reading I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
true confidential information
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not refuse, but accept your invitation, only changing the time.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading I do not refuse, but accept your invitation, only changing the time.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
inviter
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From this reading I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
learnernounUS /ˈlɜːrnər/
someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
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 I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
omnivorously
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From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
on one occasion
From this reading I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
and nothing more
From this reading I do not refuse, but accept your invitation, only changing the time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
by chance
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
precisionnounUS /priˈsɪʒən/
the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading I do not refuse, but accept your invitation, only changing the time.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
express in speech
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
not in physical motion
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I do not refuse, but accept your invitation, only changing the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Do you and Brown come to Concord on Saturday, if the weather promises well, and spend the Sunday here on the river or hills, or both.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am still a learner, not a teacher, feeding somewhat omnivorously, browsing both stalk and leaves; but I shall perhaps be enabled to speak with the more precision and authority by and by,--if philosophy and sentiment are not buried under a multitude of details.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading I consider myself invited to Worcester once for all, and many thanks to the inviter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As for the Harvard excursion,[70] will you let me suggest another?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I do not refuse, but accept your invitation, only changing the time.
