used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
BarnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
betwixtprepositionUS /biˈtwɪkst/
an old word for “between”
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
divisible by two
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading TWO FINE LESSONS.
set up or found
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
destroyed or killed
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
Haplyadverb
by accident
From this reading Haply this is why sauce and justice are in Latin the self-same word.
come to pass
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Haply this is why sauce and justice are in Latin the self-same word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Haply this is why sauce and justice are in Latin the self-same word.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading TWO FINE LESSONS.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
not any; not one
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
go across or through
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
unusual or striking
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
saucenounUS /sɔːs/
flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
self-same
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From this reading Haply this is why sauce and justice are in Latin the self-same word.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
term of address for a man
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Haply this is why sauce and justice are in Latin the self-same word.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO FINE LESSONS.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
at the time that
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Haply this is why sauce and justice are in Latin the self-same word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Haply this is why sauce and justice are in Latin the self-same word.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Few of us even are so candid, as to perceive when it comes to pass; more often is a world of difference found betwixt what we gave, and what we got.
but in spite of that
From this reading As was observed in a previous case, few of us are yet so vast of mind, as to feel deeply, and fairly enjoy the justice of being served with our own sauce.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the _Old Barn_ that afternoon, no sooner was young Sir Thomas gone, than remarkable things began to happen.
