used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
in addition
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
from appearances alone
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
cubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
durableadjectiveUS /ˈdʊrəbəl/
existing for a long time
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
else
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From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
come to pass
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
immediately past
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
Mugginsnoun
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
obtuseadjectiveUS /ɑːbˈtuːs/
of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
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 It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Nick Muggins enjoyed but a negative delight in having escaped an imminent and threatening peril.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But afterwards he began to reflect; for he could think, seeing that he had nothing else to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
at the time that
From this reading When the interview recorded in the last chapter had concluded, both parties were pleased; but the pleasure of the one was far more durable than that of the other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
which person or people
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
belonging to which person
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Curious it is also to see the gaping wonderment with which those, whose wisdom is from books, regard those who happen to have any power or capacity of thought without the assistance of books.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It is worth notice, that many apparently stupid, ignorant and obtuse cubs, whose employment is monotonous and mechanical, possess a certain degree of shrewdness, and exhibit occasionally symptoms of reflection and observation to which more cultivated and educated minds are strangers.
