having fair knowledge of
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then let him take up the _Lectures on the Idea of an University_, and on _University Subjects_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
AnglicansnounUS /ˈæŋɡlɪkənz/
plural of “anglican” — a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
Apologianoun
a formal written defense of something you believe in strongly
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
ArgumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
bubblesnounUS /ˈbʌbəlz/
plural of “bubble” — a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
CatholicsnounUS /ˈkæθlɪks/
plural of “catholic” — a member of a Catholic church
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
DiscussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
having made preparations
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
enamelnounUS /ɪˈnæməl/
hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
divisible by two
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
foamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then let him take up the _Lectures on the Idea of an University_, and on _University Subjects_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
LecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Then let him take up the _Lectures on the Idea of an University_, and on _University Subjects_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
Newman'snounUS /ˈnuːmənz/
possessive form of “newman” — United States film actor (born in 1925)
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
noisomeadjective
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
sea-born
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From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
SermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
a person, without saying who
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Then let him take up the _Lectures on the Idea of an University_, and on _University Subjects_.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
express a supposition
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
carry out
From this reading Then let him take up the _Lectures on the Idea of an University_, and on _University Subjects_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then let him take up the _Lectures on the Idea of an University_, and on _University Subjects_.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Then let him take up the _Lectures on the Idea of an University_, and on _University Subjects_.
except if; if not
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
unsightlyadjectiveUS /ənˈsaɪtli/
unpleasant to look at
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then let him take up the _Lectures on the Idea of an University_, and on _University Subjects_.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading 'The delicate shells lay on the shore; The bubbles of the latest wave Fresh pearl to their enamel gave; And the bellowing of the savage sea Greeted their safe escape to me.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
(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 These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
which person or people
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading These may be followed by _Discussions and Arguments_, after which he will be well disposed to read the _Lectures on the Difficulties felt by Anglicans_.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wiped away the weeds and foam And brought my sea-born treasures home: But the poor, unsightly noisome things Had left their beauty on the shore, With the sun and the sand and the wild uproar.'
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
but in spite of that
From this reading If I may suppose this paper read by someone who is not yet acquainted with Newman's writings I would advise him, unless he is bent on theology, to begin not with the _Sermons_, not even with the _Apologia_, but with the _Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England_.
