used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
analysisnounUS /əˈnæləsəs/
an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
AntecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading "'Once I have thus settled the Antecedents, I will proceed to His life.
argonnounUS /ˈɑːrɡɑːn/
a colorless and odorless inert gas; one of the six inert gases; comprises approximately 1% of the earth's atmosphere
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
auto-hypnotic
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From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
auto-Röntgenising
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From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
BethlehemnounUS /ˈbeθlɪhem/
a town in eastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River to the northwest of Philadelphia; an important center for steel production
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "'Once I have thus settled the Antecedents, I will proceed to His life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'Once I have thus settled the Antecedents, I will proceed to His life.
how
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From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
jargonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "'Once I have thus settled the Antecedents, I will proceed to His life.
light-emitting
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From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
engage in
From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
NazarethnounUS /ˈnæzərɪθ/
a historic town in northern Israel that is mentioned in the Gospels as the home of Joseph and Mary
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
on one occasion
From this reading "'Once I have thus settled the Antecedents, I will proceed to His life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
PalestinenounUS /ˈpæləstaɪn/
a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
precociousnessnoun
intelligence achieved far ahead of normal developmental schedules
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
continue talking
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
radiumnounUS /ˈreɪdiəm/
an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
Sargon
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From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "'Once I have thus settled the Antecedents, I will proceed to His life.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "'Should I find some radium in the stones near Bethlehem or Nazareth, I shall be enabled to account for the precociousness and light-emitting gift of Jesus.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
subconsciousadjectiveUS /səbˈkɑːnʃəs/
just below the level of consciousness
From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "'I will then proceed to a close analysis of the air in Palestine, and try to determine how much argon it contains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This, together with the jargon talked round Bethlehem, and a close study of the remains of the King Sargon will give me a solid foundation for my researches into the feelings of Jesus.
zeppelinury
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From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
æroplanesque
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From this reading I will thus make sure whether these feelings were subconscious, auto-hypnotic, auto-Röntgenising, æroplanesque, or zeppelinury.
