1874
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From this reading Rome, Corpus-Domini, 1874.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
highly skilled
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
CompletingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
Corpus-Domini
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From this reading Rome, Corpus-Domini, 1874.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
Fors
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From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
not any; not one
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
not one, and not any
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Rome, Corpus-Domini, 1874.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
being of use or service
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading I have a house to build; but none shall mock me by saying I was not able to finish it, nor be vexed by not finding in it the rooms they expected.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Completing three and a half volumes of Fors, it may contain a more definite statement of its purpose than any given hitherto; though I have no intention of explaining that purpose entirely, until it is in sufficient degree accomplished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fate would not let me finish it; but what was done will be useful now, and shall begin my letter for this month.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading I wrote, for a preface to the index at the end of the second volume of Fors, part of an abstract of what had been then stated in the course of this work.
