Chapter 23 of Humanistic Studies of the University of Kansas, Vol. 1 is here in full — 25 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXIII
Chapter 23 of Humanistic Studies of the University of Kansas, Vol. 1 is here in full — 25 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Influence of Stem-Meaning 10 I. -Mentum. A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems. 1. Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.
Chapter 23 of Humanistic Studies of the University of Kansas, Vol. 1 is here in full — 25 sentences across 5 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/5 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
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the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading “Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.”
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading “A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems.”
-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading “Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.”
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading “Influence of Stem-Meaning 10 I.”
plural of “noun” — a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
From this reading “Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.”
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.”
plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading “A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems.”
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading “A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
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From this reading 1.
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From this reading Influence of Stem-Meaning 10 I.
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From this reading Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems.
-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Influence of Stem-Meaning 10 I.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Influence of Stem-Meaning 10 I.
a projection like a chin formed by the sepals and base of the column in some orchids
From this reading -Mentum.
plural of “noun” — a content word that can be used to refer to a person, place, thing, quality, or action
From this reading Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Influence of Stem-Meaning 10 I.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Influence of Stem-Meaning 10 I.
plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems.
the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nouns denoting result of action, with general application 10 2.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A. Concrete -mentum Words on Verb Stems.
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