23
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From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
23rd
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From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
Almanack
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From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
in addition
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
CampionnounUS /ˈkæmpiən/
any plant of the genus Silene
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
crocodilenounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/
large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
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 To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
divisible by two
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
apart from; not including
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
Goshen
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From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
march in a procession
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
not any; not one
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
the season of growth
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
treacheries
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From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
hard to endure
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
unescapable
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From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
literature in metrical form
From this reading But as to April 23 there can be no difference of opinion between prose and verse.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Through this course of tests, unescapable, except by flight, the village of Campion is passing like its neighbours.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Spring has come; even according to the Almanack, which is later in its sober estimate of the seasons, and also truer than the sanguine poets.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But in the Egypt of the east wind, there has been revealed, on this 23rd of April, the existence of a Goshen.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading To the curious observer of the English spring it may seem every year harder to decide whether the frank brutality of March, the crocodile tears of April, or the infinite treacheries of May, are the more trying to the strained planks of the British constitution?
