6
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From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
7
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From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
baptismsnounUS /ˈbæptɪzəmz/
plural of “baptism” — a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
an occurrence of something
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
ch
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From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
consonantnounUS /ˈkɑːnsənənt/
a speech sound that is not a vowel
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
cz
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From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
dinner-pot
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From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
disfiguredadjectiveUS /dɪˈsfɪɡjərd/
having the appearance spoiled
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
earthenwarenounUS /ˈɜːrθənwer/
ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
flexibilitynounUS /ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/
the property of being flexible; easily bent or shaped
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
not any; not one
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
orthographynounUS /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/
a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
others
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From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
performsverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
Plebanus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
POLISHnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
representsverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzents/
third-person singular of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
sh
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From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
shepherdsnounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
plural of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
softeningnounUS /ˈsɔːfənɪŋ/
the process of becoming softer
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
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 _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
sz
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From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus _cz_ is the exact equivalent in Polish of our _ch_, and _sz_ exactly represents our _sh_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading [7] Or dinner-pot: two earthenware pots united together, used by shepherds and others to carry their dinners in.
precisely as stated
From this reading _POLISH STORIES._ The Polish language is one of great beauty and flexibility, but it is disfigured by an orthography which causes English readers to imagine that it is very difficult to pronounce, which is by no means the case.
viz
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From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading [6] _Plebanus_, the priest of a church in which baptisms are celebrated.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
znounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading The letter _z_ in Polish performs the office frequently assigned to _h_ in English, viz., that of softening the preceding consonant without possessing any further power of its own.
