used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
dearly loved
From this reading 'I brought your beloved Jean Paul with me, too.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading 'I brought your beloved Jean Paul with me, too.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading I prefer, too, wit to humor, and daring imagination to the richest fancy.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading I prefer, too, wit to humor, and daring imagination to the richest fancy.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading I prefer, too, wit to humor, and daring imagination to the richest fancy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I brought your beloved Jean Paul with me, too.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading I prefer, too, wit to humor, and daring imagination to the richest fancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading 'I brought your beloved Jean Paul with me, too.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I brought your beloved Jean Paul with me, too.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading 'I brought your beloved Jean Paul with me, too.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
like better; value more highly
From this reading I prefer, too, wit to humor, and daring imagination to the richest fancy.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading I prefer, too, wit to humor, and daring imagination to the richest fancy.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I prefer, too, wit to humor, and daring imagination to the richest fancy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I prefer, too, wit to humor, and daring imagination to the richest fancy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'I brought your beloved Jean Paul with me, too.
variegatedadjectiveUS /ˈverɪɡeɪtɪd/
having a variety of colors
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Besides, his philosophy and religion seem to be of the sighing sort, and, having some tendency that way myself, I want opposing force in a favorite author.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
webnounUS /web/
an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading His infinitely variegated, and certainly most exquisitely colored, web fatigues attention.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading I prefer, too, wit to humor, and daring imagination to the richest fancy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'I brought your beloved Jean Paul with me, too.
but in spite of that
From this reading I cannot yet judge well, but think we shall not be intimate.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I brought your beloved Jean Paul with me, too.
