used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Convey, the wise it call.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
ConveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Convey, the wise it call.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
true confidential information
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
exemplifiedverbUS /ɪɡˈzempləfaɪd/
inflected form of “exemplify” — be characteristic of
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
fico
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From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
filching
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From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
foh
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From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
Greenland's
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From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
Heber
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From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Convey, the wise it call.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
not one, and not any
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
unusual or striking
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
rheumaticnounUS /ruːˈmætɪk/
a person suffering with rheumatism
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
not often
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
Shakspeare
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From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
StealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading 'Steal!' foh! a fico for the phrase!”-- _Shakspeare._ “From _Greenland's_ icy mountains.”--_Heber_.
not in physical motion
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
strikinglyadverbUS /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/
in a striking manner
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Convey, the wise it call.
theftsnounUS /θefts/
plural of “theft” — the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
unskilful
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From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “His thefts were too open; his filching was like an unskilful singer, he kept not time....
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Convey, the wise it call.
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading AMONGST the minor phenomena which are hourly occurring in the details of everyday life, although we are seldom sufficiently close observers to perceive them, there is none more remarkable than the change wrought in our feelings and ideas by a good night's rest; and never was this change more strikingly exemplified than on the present occasion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading “And youthful still, in your doublet and hose, this raw rheumatic day?”
