used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “And I was about being compelled to earn my daily bread.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “And I was about being compelled to earn my daily bread.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading “And I was about being compelled to earn my daily bread.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading “And I was about being compelled to earn my daily bread.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading “And I was about being compelled to earn my daily bread.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading “And I was about being compelled to earn my daily bread.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
at a previous time
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
immediately past
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
something that is lost
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
Marcolet
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From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
speculatornounUS /ˈspekjəleɪtər/
someone who makes conjectures without knowing the facts
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
carry out
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ruin was the death of my hopes, the total loss of the fruits of my labors; for my experiments were costly, and it required money, much money, to purchase the products which were indispensable to me, and to construct the machines which I contrived.
at the time that
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
which person or people
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I was on the verge of despair, when I met a man whom I had formerly seen at my father’s, and who had seemed to take some interest in my researches, a speculator named Marcolet.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought I could see the last of a problem, the solution of which would change the face of the globe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Already, as you know, although quite young, I had obtained results which had attracted some attention in the scientific world.
