used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUNDAY--SUNDAY REASONS--A CHAMBER DIALOGUE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It recurs to me forcibly at this moment, as I look over my note-book.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It recurs to me forcibly at this moment, as I look over my note-book.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading SUNDAY--SUNDAY REASONS--A CHAMBER DIALOGUE.
compilationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “compilation” — something that is compiled (as into a single book or file)
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
ContinuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
DevelopmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
DewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
DIALOGUEnounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading SUNDAY--SUNDAY REASONS--A CHAMBER DIALOGUE.
DictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
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set up or found
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
usually; as a rule
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
Hertfordshirenoun
a county in southern England
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It recurs to me forcibly at this moment, as I look over my note-book.
IIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
IntentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
LesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
Lexicographicaladjective
of or relating to lexicography
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It recurs to me forcibly at this moment, as I look over my note-book.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It recurs to me forcibly at this moment, as I look over my note-book.
MeditationsnounUS /ˌmedɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “meditation” — continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
a particular point in time
From this reading It recurs to me forcibly at this moment, as I look over my note-book.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It recurs to me forcibly at this moment, as I look over my note-book.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
note-book
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From this reading It recurs to me forcibly at this moment, as I look over my note-book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
touching and supported by a surface
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Operanda
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From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading SUNDAY--SUNDAY REASONS--A CHAMBER DIALOGUE.
recurs
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cut with a saw
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SUNDAY--SUNDAY REASONS--A CHAMBER DIALOGUE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
TheoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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TypicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
Vol
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From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
at the time that
From this reading _Sunday Meditations._--When we first saw this place we called it The House of Good Intentions.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Vol. III._ (b) _A Guide to Hertfordshire._ (c) _A Lesser Dictionary of French words not generally found in other Lexicographical compilations._ (d) Theories on Dew.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Under the heading of "Operanda," or Works to be done, I find:-- (a) _Continuation of Typical Developments.
