used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
Entomologiques
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From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
evolutionnounUS /ˌevəˈluːʃən/
a process in which something passes by degrees to a different stage (especially a more advanced or mature stage)
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
Fabre
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From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
Fabre's
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From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
something acquired without compensation
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
grasshoppernounUS /ˈɡræshɑːpər/
terrestrial plant-eating insect with hind legs adapted for leaping
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
Henri
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From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
looking-glass
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From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
Mattos
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From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
not any; not one
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
PettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
school-teacher
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From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
SelectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
self-taught
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From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
SouvenirsnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
spidernounUS /ˈspaɪdər/
predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
Teixeira
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From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
TranslationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading Petty truths, I shall be told, those presented by the habits of a spider or a grasshopper.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
unendingadjectiveUS /əˈnendɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
belonging to which person
From this reading There are no petty truths today; there is but one truth, whose looking-glass to our uncertain eyes seems broken, though its every fragment, whether reflecting the evolution of a planet or the flight of a bee, contains the supreme law.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading A distinguished English critic says of him, “Fabre is the wisest man, and the best read in the book of nature, of whom the centuries have left us any record.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading _Selections from Alexander Teixeira de Mattos’ Translation of Fabre’s “Souvenirs Entomologiques”_ Jean Henri Fabre, author of the long series of “Souvenirs Entomologiques” from which these studies are taken, was a French school-teacher and scientist whose peculiar gift for the observation and description of insect life won for him the title of the “insects’ Homer.”
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The fact that he was mainly self-taught, and that his life was an unending struggle with poverty and disappointment, increases our admiration for his wonderful achievements in natural science.
