used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Second Edition_ AND BEST FRIEND R. A. C.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Second Edition_ AND BEST FRIEND R. A. C.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Second Edition_ AND BEST FRIEND R. A. C.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading _Second Edition_ AND BEST FRIEND R. A. C.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
conspicuouslyadverbUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəsli/
in a manner tending to attract attention
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
dissertations
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From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
EditionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading _Second Edition_ AND BEST FRIEND R. A. C.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
at any time
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
fluencynounUS /ˈfluːənsi/
powerful and effective language
From this reading At times his fluency was really remarkable.
set up or found
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _Second Edition_ AND BEST FRIEND R. A. C.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
judgmentsnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənts/
plural of “judgment” — an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
not any; not one
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
PREFATORYadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading _Second Edition_ AND BEST FRIEND R. A. C.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading At times his fluency was really remarkable.
unusual or striking
From this reading At times his fluency was really remarkable.
To recall to mind.
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Second Edition_ AND BEST FRIEND R. A. C.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
a special situation
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times his fluency was really remarkable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
precisely as stated
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He had a low opinion of eminent people--a thing I have been careful to suppress, and his dissertations had ever an irresponsible gaiety of manner that may have blinded me to their true want of merit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PREFATORY He was, I remember, short, but by no means conspicuously short, and of a bright, almost juvenile, complexion, very active in his movements and garrulous--or at least very talkative.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His judgments were copious and frequent in the old days, and some at least I found entertaining.
