used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
EntomologynounUS /ˌentəˈmɑːlədʒi/
the branch of zoology that studies insects
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
a message received and understood
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
InquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
a small worthless amount
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
and nothing more
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
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 But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
express in words
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
being of use or service
From this reading It not only gave him a great deal of pleasure, but he obtained from it much useful information.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
precisely as stated
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading _Conclusion._ I hope my readers are satisfied, by this time, that Inquisitive Jack, in pursuing the study of insects, was not wasting his time.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You have seen, by the story I have told you, that, by means of these habits, Jack not only enjoyed a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction, but that he became a very learned man; but I must tell you, what I have before intimated, that his whole attention was not confined to insects.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He went on, from one step to another, until he understood the whole science of insects, which is called _Entomology_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I have told you the story of our curious little friend, not so much to recommend the particular study of insects, as to show the utility of habits of observation and investigation.
