used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading The difficulty of accurate adherence to historical facts seems insuperable.
adherencenounUS /ədˈhɪrəns/
faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
From this reading The difficulty of accurate adherence to historical facts seems insuperable.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
allowsverbUS /əˈlaʊz/
third-person singular of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
AlpineadjectiveUS /ˈælpaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of alps
From this reading The Alpine Press, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading “What have I to do with the heroes or the monuments of ancient times?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The Alpine Press, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
a period of 100 years
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
a state at a particular time
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
well in the past; former
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The difficulty of accurate adherence to historical facts seems insuperable.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
one or the other of two
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The difficulty of accurate adherence to historical facts seems insuperable.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading C. W. H.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “What have I to do with the heroes or the monuments of ancient times?
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The difficulty of accurate adherence to historical facts seems insuperable.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
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From this reading See https://
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
insuperableadjective
impossible to surmount
From this reading The difficulty of accurate adherence to historical facts seems insuperable.
intervolved
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From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The Alpine Press, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.
monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/
plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading “What have I to do with the heroes or the monuments of ancient times?
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
absolutely essential
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
and nothing more
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “What have I to do with the heroes or the monuments of ancient times?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
exert pressure or force to or upon
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Rasselas
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From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Alpine Press, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
express in words
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https://
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The difficulty of accurate adherence to historical facts seems insuperable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “What have I to do with the heroes or the monuments of ancient times?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
in the direction of
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The Alpine Press, Boston, Mass., U. S. A.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading C. W. H.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At least we compare our own with former times, and either rejoice at our improvements, or, what is the first motion towards good, discover our defects.” Samuel Johnson in “Rasselas”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What have I to do with the heroes or the monuments of ancient times?
at the time that
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
belonging to which person
From this reading With times which never can return, and heroes, whose form of life was different from all that the present condition of mankind requires or allows?...
in the company of; together with
From this reading Suffice it to say that I have with reluctance departed from history only when the narration of the personal affairs of the characters made it necessary to do so.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In this tale of Greece in the fifth century B. C., fact and fiction are so closely intervolved that a detailed explanation of their respective boundaries would be both tedious and superfluous.
