used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
amendverbUS /əˈmend/
make amendments to
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
make calm or still
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
chiselnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
cognizancenounUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzəns/
having knowledge of
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
epitomizedverbUS /ɪˈpɪtəmaɪzd/
past form of “epitomize” — embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
the organ of sight
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
fatefuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtfəl/
having momentous consequences; of decisive importance
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
Golfin
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From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
specknounUS /spek/
a very small spot
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
Teodoro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOW.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
UnflinchingadjectiveUS /ənˈflɪntʃɪŋ/
not shrinking from danger
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
VOWverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading THE VOW.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unflinching and calm he took possession, as it were, in virtue of his science and experience, of the marvellous speck in which the glorious scheme of the Universe is epitomized and concentrated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
belonging to which person
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The task before him was nothing less than to stand face to face with the mystery of Life; to investigate and discover the causes which hindered a living eye from taking cognizance of things visible.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Nothing of importance occurred on the two following days, but then there came one on which the deed was done, the wonderful, crowning, fateful deed.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Teodoro Golfin, in whose hands the surgeon’s knife was as the chisel of a Genius, had attempted to amend one of Nature’s most delicate works.
