(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
adhesionnounUS /ædˈhiːʒən/
abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
any thing at all
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I have received, from the author, M.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
showing who or what does the action
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CatholicismnounUS /kəˈθɔːləsɪzəm/
the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
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very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know why M. de Lavelaye sent me this pamphlet.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
give expression to
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have received, from the author, M.
assemble or get together
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
GladstonenounUS /ˈɡlædstoʊn/
liberal British statesman who served as prime minister four times (1809-1898)
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have received, from the author, M.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have received, from the author, M.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
introductoryadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/
serving to open or begin
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know why M. de Lavelaye sent me this pamphlet.
Lavelaye
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From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading I have received, from the author, M.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I do not know why M. de Lavelaye sent me this pamphlet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
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not one, and not any
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know why M. de Lavelaye sent me this pamphlet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
politicallyadverbUS /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/
with regard to social relationships involving authority
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
ProsperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
ProtestantismnounUS /ˈprɑːtəstəntɪzəm/
the theological system of any of the churches of western Christendom that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I have received, from the author, M.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I do not know why M. de Lavelaye sent me this pamphlet.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have received, from the author, M.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the other hand, I have read none of his books, and I gather from passages in his pamphlet that there may be much in them to which I should be able to express entire adhesion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not know why M. de Lavelaye sent me this pamphlet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I do not know why M. de Lavelaye sent me this pamphlet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I thank him for the courtesy; but he has evidently read none of my books, or must have been aware that he could not have written anything more contrary to the positions which I am politically maintaining.
Émile
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From this reading Émile de Lavelaye, his pamphlet,—“Protestantism and Catholicism in their bearing upon the Liberty and Prosperity of Nations, with an introductory Letter by Mr. Gladstone.”
