used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
in addition
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
BowditchnounUS /ˈboʊdɪtʃ/
United States mathematician and astronomer noted for his works on navigation (1773-1838)
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
Dr
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From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
accept an excuse for
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
many times at short intervals
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
harmonizeverbUS /ˈhɑːrmənaɪz/
go together
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
how
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From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
illustrateverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪt/
clarify by giving an example of
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
mathematiciannounUS /ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən/
a person skilled in mathematics
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
MemoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
make reference to
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
not any; not one
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
resemblesverbUS /rɪˈzembəlz/
third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
Sidenote
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From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
SketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
in or at that place or location
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Sketch of the life of La Grange, the equal of La Place; love Dr. Bowditch had for this person’s character; comparison between him and La Place; also between him and Dr. Bowditch.—Conclusion of the Memoir [Sidenote: BOWDITCH AND LA GRANGE.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
in the direction of
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
precisely as stated
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
at the time that
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
belonging to which person
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading An equal of La Place, it seems not improper to mention him; and I know you will excuse the slight interruption in my story when you perceive how the noble nature of La Grange seems to harmonize with, and to illustrate, as it were, the life of Dr. Bowditch.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading His mind and heart were always regarded by the American mathematician with feelings of respect and love, such as he felt towards no other mathematician whose works he had studied.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading During this history I frequently have spoken of different individuals; but there is one about whom little mention has been made, but of whose life I wish to give you a short account, as his character resembles very much that of Dr. Bowditch.
