used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
(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 But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In vain, they say, is the net spread in the sight of any bird.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
Aye
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From this reading Aye, of any bird that has eyes and knows how to use them.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading In vain, they say, is the net spread in the sight of any bird.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
conceitnounUS /kənˈsiːt/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Aye, of any bird that has eyes and knows how to use them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
fowlernounUS /ˈfaʊlər/
English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aye, of any bird that has eyes and knows how to use them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
how
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From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Aye, of any bird that has eyes and knows how to use them.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
Mouraki
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From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
nappingadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
Neopalia
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From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading In vain, they say, is the net spread in the sight of any bird.
not any; not one
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
PashanounUS /pəˈʃɑː/
a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
plumagenounUS /ˈpluːmədʒ/
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
express in words
From this reading In vain, they say, is the net spread in the sight of any bird.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading In vain, they say, is the net spread in the sight of any bird.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading In vain, they say, is the net spread in the sight of any bird.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Aye, of any bird that has eyes and knows how to use them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But if the bird has no eyes, or employs them in admiring its own plumage, there is a chance for the fowler after all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In vain, they say, is the net spread in the sight of any bird.
a special situation
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
UNFINISHEDadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
the act of using
From this reading Aye, of any bird that has eyes and knows how to use them.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain, they say, is the net spread in the sight of any bird.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading AN UNFINISHED LETTER I have learnt on my way through the world how dangerous a thing is a conceit of a man’s own cleverness; and among the most striking lessons of this truth stands one which Mouraki Pasha taught me in Neopalia.
but in spite of that
From this reading My game was against a past master in the art of intrigue; yet I made sure I had caught him napping, sure that my wits were quicker than his and that he missed what was plain to my mind.
