used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He saw a beggar all in gray."
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
(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 "He saw a beggar all in gray."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading "He saw a beggar all in gray."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "He saw a beggar all in gray."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He saw a beggar all in gray."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He saw a beggar all in gray."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
LAZARUSnounUS /ˈlæzərəs/
the person who Jesus raised from the dead after four days in the tomb; this miracle caused the enemies of Jesus to begin the plan to put him to death
From this reading LAZARUS.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
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 It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
LIBERTIESnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading THE LIBERTIES OF ST.
memoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LIBERTIES OF ST.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
Oneiria
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From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
Oneirian
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From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
politynounUS /ˈpɑːləti/
the form of government of a social organization
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
cut with a saw
From this reading "He saw a beggar all in gray."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
ST
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From this reading THE LIBERTIES OF ST.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said already that the beggar class in Oneiria enjoyed peculiar and extensive privileges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIBERTIES OF ST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a factor in the Oneirian polity, that one would hardly have expected to find, and its existence would be hard to explain were it not for a passage in a memoir, which the founder left behind him, as an exposition of the motives which led him to adopt some of the more unusual provisions of the constitution.
