Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

how long something has existed

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

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From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

the act of closing something

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

the quality of being sharp and clear

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

in an eminent manner

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

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 Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

divisible by two

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His Times.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

of great significance or value

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

not complete or total; not completed

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

-ing form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

immediately past

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

not any; not one

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

the line that appears to bound an object

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

an amount of time

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

have sovereign power

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

unusual or striking

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

carry out

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading His Times.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

English poet and theologian (1674-1748)

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Watts was almost a literary solitary; he cannot be referred to as greatly influencing the times in which he lived, but an outline of his life is incomplete if we give no reference to the events of his time.

which person or people

From this reading Take the life of almost any man who has stood in any relation to the thought and intelligence of his times, in any period of English history, and it is interesting to regard him by the light of the events flowing on around him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.

a late time of life

From this reading From the last years of the reign of Charles II. to the closing years of George II. constitutes the era of Watts.

but in spite of that

From this reading Every age seems eminently important to its actors—sometimes even to spectators—and yet that age stands out with singular distinctness.