used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
Acker
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From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
AlbeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
(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 have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
cannot
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From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
eruditionnounUS /ˌerəˈdɪʃən/
profound scholarly knowledge
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
GoethenounUS /ɡoʊθ/
German poet and novelist and dramatist who lived in Weimar (1749-1832)
From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
ist
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From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
mein
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From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
and nothing more
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
express in words
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
and nothing more
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
a quantity of money
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
thought's
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From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Dr. Howe used to say of me: "Mrs. Howe is not a great reader, but she always studies."
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading I have only drawn from history and philosophy some understanding of human life, some lessons in the value of thought for thought's sake, and, above all, a sense of the dignity of character above every other dignity.
Vermaechtniss
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From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Albeit my intellectual pursuits have always been such as to task my mind, I cannot boast that I have acquired much in the way of technical erudition.
(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 Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A CHAPTER ABOUT MYSELF If I may sum up in one term the leading bent of my life, I will simply call myself a student.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
Zeit
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From this reading Goethe chose well for his motto the words:-- "Die Zeit ist mein Vermaechtniss, mein Acker ist die Zeit."
