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From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Tis true they are not worth a "tinker's damn."
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
for the reason that
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading The independent beggar disposes of all with one hearty, significant curse by the roadside.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The independent beggar disposes of all with one hearty, significant curse by the roadside.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
CheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The independent beggar disposes of all with one hearty, significant curse by the roadside.
damnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading 'Tis true they are not worth a "tinker's damn."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
disposesverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading The independent beggar disposes of all with one hearty, significant curse by the roadside.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading The independent beggar disposes of all with one hearty, significant curse by the roadside.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading The independent beggar disposes of all with one hearty, significant curse by the roadside.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
KINGDOMSnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
a particular point in time
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
not any; not one
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Tis true they are not worth a "tinker's damn."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
pierces
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From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading The independent beggar disposes of all with one hearty, significant curse by the roadside.
scatters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading The independent beggar disposes of all with one hearty, significant curse by the roadside.
be standing; be upright
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
carry out
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Take the earth and all the interests it has known,—what are they beside one deep surmise that pierces and scatters them?
in or at that place or location
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
tinker'snounUS /ˈtɪŋkərz/
possessive form of “tinker” — a person who enjoys fixing and experimenting with machines and their parts
From this reading 'Tis true they are not worth a "tinker's damn."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis true they are not worth a "tinker's damn."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'Tis true they are not worth a "tinker's damn."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE KINGDOMS OF THE EARTH _April 25._ If we see the reality in things, of what moment is the superficial and apparent?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ACQUAINTANCE Cheap persons will stand upon ceremony, because there is no other ground; but to the great of the earth we need no introduction, nor do they need any to us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The independent beggar disposes of all with one hearty, significant curse by the roadside.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading 'Tis true they are not worth a "tinker's damn."
