117
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From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
309,5
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From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
311,7
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
71
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
next to; at the side of
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
brenning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sir Thomas Smith was one of those who lost considerable sums in seeking of it.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
e'enadverb
even
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
one or the other of two
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Thus every word will have its proper place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Thus every word will have its proper place.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus every word will have its proper place.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Sir Thomas Smith was one of those who lost considerable sums in seeking of it.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
by chance
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
philosopher's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Thus every word will have its proper place.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Thus every word will have its proper place.
scaldverbUS /skɔːld/
subject to harsh criticism
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
scaldingverbUS /ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Sir Thomas Smith was one of those who lost considerable sums in seeking of it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
She's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Thomas Smith was one of those who lost considerable sums in seeking of it.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Sir Thomas Smith was one of those who lost considerable sums in seeking of it.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading Sir Thomas Smith was one of those who lost considerable sums in seeking of it.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
than's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Sir Thomas Smith was one of those who lost considerable sums in seeking of it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus every word will have its proper place.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
transcribernounUS /trænˈskraɪbər/
a person who translates written messages from one language to another
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
transposedadjectiveUS /trænˈspoʊzd/
turned about in order or relation
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
nonexistent
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading II.ii.71 (309,5) She's e'en setting on water to scald] The old name for the disease got at Corinth was the _brenning_, and a sense of _scalding_ is one of its first symptoms.
in or at the place that
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
which person or people
From this reading Sir Thomas Smith was one of those who lost considerable sums in seeking of it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Thus every word will have its proper place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading II.ii.117 (311,7) with two stones more than's artificial one] Meaning the celebrated philosopher's stone, which was in those times much talked of.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Thus every word will have its proper place.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading It is likely that the passage transposed was forgot in the copy, and inserted in the margin, perhaps a little beside the proper place, which the transcriber wanting either skill or care to observe, wrote it where it now stands.
