used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Changes are still going on around us.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Changes are still going on around us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They have been going on for some time past.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Changes are still going on around us.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
comparingnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
epochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They have been going on for some time past.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
the act of departing
From this reading Changes are still going on around us.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have been going on for some time past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Changes are still going on around us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading They have been going on for some time past.
an amount of time
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They have been going on for some time past.
not in physical motion
From this reading Changes are still going on around us.
plural of “story” — 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 Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The changes are less striking as society advances, and we find fewer alterations for us to notice.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have been going on for some time past.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They have been going on for some time past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Changes are still going on around us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
at the time that
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
which person or people
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now when we linger over these old stories, we seem to live at another period, and in such reminiscences we converse with a generation different from our own.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Probably each generation will have less change to record than the generation that preceded; still every one who is tolerably advanced in life must feel that, comparing its beginning and its close, he has witnessed two epochs, and that in advanced life he looks on a different world from one which he can remember.
