used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
BuryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
congregateverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəɡeɪt/
come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
ever-ready
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From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
opinion or judgment
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
FÉNÉLON
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From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
the act of giving
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
the force of workers available
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
used to form the superlative
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
established beyond doubt
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
puritynounUS /ˈpjʊrəti/
being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
Identical; not different.
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
a quantity of money
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading THROUGH the lower part of Newton Bury ran a river, much used by the inhabitants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Newton Bury was to some extent a manufacturing town, and manufacturing people are apt to congregate about a stream—not to the increase of its loveliness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sometimes we care more for a trifle than for some object of importance; and there may be more difficulty in giving up an amusement, than bestowing a large sum in charity."—FÉNÉLON.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TO GO, OR NOT TO GO "God counts as nothing that which is most brilliant in the eyes of men.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading What He would have in us is purity of intention, an ever-ready yielding of our will; and these are more safely, and at the same time more truly, proved in common than in extraordinary matters.
