adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
adhibited
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From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
adviseth
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From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
agreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
ancientadjectiveUS /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Of a good ancient and authentic fashion, answered Pantagruel; it is by dreams.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Of a good ancient and authentic fashion, answered Pantagruel; it is by dreams.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Of what kind? asked Panurge.
authenticadjectiveUS /əˈθentɪk/
conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
From this reading Of a good ancient and authentic fashion, answered Pantagruel; it is by dreams.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
cannot
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From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
divinationnounUS /ˌdɪvəˈneɪʃən/
successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
dreamsnounUS /driːmz/
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
expoundingnounUS /ɪkˈspaʊndɪŋ/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of a good ancient and authentic fashion, answered Pantagruel; it is by dreams.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
HippocratesnounUS /ˈhɪpəkreɪts/
medical practitioner who is regarded as the father of medicine; author of the Hippocratic oath (circa 460-377 BC)
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
How
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From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
interpretingnounUS /ˈɪntərpretɪŋ/
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of a good ancient and authentic fashion, answered Pantagruel; it is by dreams.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of a good ancient and authentic fashion, answered Pantagruel; it is by dreams.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Of what kind? asked Panurge.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
Lib
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From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
lucknounUS /lʌk/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
Pantagruel
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From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
Panurge
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From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading For in dreaming, such circumstances and conditions being thereto adhibited, as are clearly enough described by Hippocrates, in Lib.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading How Pantagruel adviseth Panurge to try the future good or bad luck of his marriage by dreams.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
Virgilian
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From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, seeing we cannot agree together in the manner of expounding or interpreting the sense of the Virgilian lots, let us bend our course another way, and try a new sort of divination.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of what kind? asked Panurge.
