AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
abedadverbUS /əˈbed/
in bed
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But this would be getting out at the wrong station.
awakensverbUS /əˈweɪkənz/
third-person singular of “awaken” — cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this would be getting out at the wrong station.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
CERTAINadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
conclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
creditnounUS /ˈkredət/
approval
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
dawnnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
fiftiethadjectiveUS /ˈfɪftiɪθ/
the ordinal number of fifty in counting order
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But this would be getting out at the wrong station.
habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/
an established custom
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
longevitynounUS /lɔːnˈdʒevəti/
duration of service
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
milestonenounUS /ˈmaɪlstoʊn/
stone post at side of a road to show distances
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But this would be getting out at the wrong station.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
risers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
RISINGadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
simpleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpəl/
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
sleepnounUS /sliːp/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading That the majority of elderly persons are early risers is due to the simple fact that they cannot sleep mornings.
statesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
stationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading But this would be getting out at the wrong station.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
theoristnounUS /ˈθiːərɪst/
someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
From this reading As the theorist confined his observations to the aged, he easily reached the conclusion that men live to be old because they do not sleep late, instead of perceiving that men do not sleep late because they are old.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this would be getting out at the wrong station.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
unaccompaniedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/
being without an escort
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
usuallyadverbUS /ˈjuːʒəwəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
wakefulness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a man passes his fiftieth milestone he usually awakens at dawn, and his wakefulness is no credit to him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But this would be getting out at the wrong station.
wrongadjectiveUS /rɔːŋ/
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But this would be getting out at the wrong station.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading ON EARLY RISING A CERTAIN scientific gentleman of my acquaintance, who has devoted years to investigating the subject, states that he has never come across a case of remarkable longevity unaccompanied by the habit of early rising; from which testimony it might be inferred that they die early who lie abed late.
