1845
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
acceptableadjectiveUS /ækˈseptəbəl/
worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SMALL MEANS AND GREAT ENDS.
AnnualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
contributorsnounUS /kənˈtrɪbjətərz/
plural of “contributor” — someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading SMALL MEANS AND GREAT ENDS.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading SMALL MEANS AND GREAT ENDS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading SMALL MEANS AND GREAT ENDS.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
by chance
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
publishernounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃər/
a firm in the publishing business
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SMALL MEANS AND GREAT ENDS.
move hurridly
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Word of Truth, and Gift of Love, Waiting hearts now need thee; Faithful in thy mission prove, On that mission speed thee.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The present year, our kind contributors have afforded us a much more ample supply of interesting articles than could possibly appear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From the encouragement extended to our worthy publisher on the presentation of the first and second volumes of the Annual, we conclude that the experiment of 1845 may be regarded as a successful one, and the preparation of a little work of this kind an acceptable offering to the young.
