used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [Sidenote: A HAPPY MAN.]
(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 I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
a cherished desire
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They both express great pleasure at the thoughts of seeing us in Cornwall.
avaricenounUS /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They both express great pleasure at the thoughts of seeing us in Cornwall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading They both express great pleasure at the thoughts of seeing us in Cornwall.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
Eliotts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
at any time
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
give expression to
From this reading They both express great pleasure at the thoughts of seeing us in Cornwall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading [Sidenote: A HAPPY MAN.]
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading [Sidenote: A HAPPY MAN.]
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading They both express great pleasure at the thoughts of seeing us in Cornwall.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They both express great pleasure at the thoughts of seeing us in Cornwall.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
Sidenote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [Sidenote: A HAPPY MAN.]
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
confined on all sides
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
carry out
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both express great pleasure at the thoughts of seeing us in Cornwall.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They both express great pleasure at the thoughts of seeing us in Cornwall.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They both express great pleasure at the thoughts of seeing us in Cornwall.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
precisely as stated
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I never formed any great schemes of avarice, ambition or vanity: and all the notions I ever formed of a London life in my own house, and surrounded by my books, with a due mixture of study and society, are fully realised.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Were it not for these worldly cares, I should be a very happy man.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I have seen the Eliotts several times, and think he and I take to one another very well this year.
