used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
in the past
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
barestadjectiveUS /ˈberəst/
superlative of “bare” — completely unclothed
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
divisible by two
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
grosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
HaggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
Haggard's
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From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
Jess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
on one occasion
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
PRETORIAnounUS /priˈtɔːriə/
city in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
probabilitiesnounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “probability” — a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
cut with a saw
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
swallowverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊ/
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is long ago since I read it, but it so surprised me that I have always remembered it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
a special situation
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading But even in winter a strayed swallow is seen in our country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On the barest plain a tree is met occasionally, and in Haggard’s work I once came across something with which I can cordially agree.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading PRETORIA AND ITS LIFE The writer of this has never admired the works of Rider Haggard; they are too untrue--untrue to Nature and the probabilities of life, and certainly untrue to facts, which are grossly exaggerated.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet it is so long since I read it that I am not quite sure in which of his works I saw it; but if I am not mistaken the thing is in _Jess_.
