used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
apprenticedadjectiveUS /əˈprentəst/
bound by contract
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
the two together, not just one
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That is not the case.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
an established custom
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
the act of retaining something
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
metaphoricaladjectiveUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkəl/
expressing one thing in terms normally denoting another
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
not any; not one
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
and nothing more
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
a human being
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
RAVENDER
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From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
express in words
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
express a supposition
From this reading A person might suppose, from reading the above, that I am in the habit of holding forth about number one.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
a special situation
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Therefore, in the course of my life I have taught myself whatever I could, and although I am not an educated man, I am able, I am thankful to say, to have an intelligent interest in most things.
at the time that
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
which person or people
From this reading It has always been my opinion since I first possessed such a thing as an opinion, that the man who knows only one subject is next tiresome to the man who knows no subject.
a late time of life
From this reading RAVENDER TAKES COMMAND OF THE GOLDEN MARY I was apprenticed to the Sea when I was twelve years old, and I have encountered a great deal of rough weather, both literal and metaphorical.
