used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I submit the verdict, then struggle against it while you read.
how long something has existed
From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
cannot
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From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
cave-men
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From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
the act of departing
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
HIEROGLYPHICSnounUS /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪks/
plural of “hieroglyphic” — writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I submit the verdict, then struggle against it while you read.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
photoplay
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From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
picture-writing
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From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
on the contrary
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
slumsnounUS /slʌmz/
plural of “slum” — a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
spiralnounUS /ˈspaɪrəl/
a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading I submit the verdict, then struggle against it while you read.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading I submit the verdict, then struggle against it while you read.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My neighbor classes this discussion of hieroglyphics as a fanciful flight rather than a sober argument.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I submit the verdict, then struggle against it while you read.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading I submit the verdict, then struggle against it while you read.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The invention of the photoplay is as great a step as was the beginning of picture-writing in the stone age.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I submit the verdict, then struggle against it while you read.
which person or people
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
belonging to which person
From this reading HIEROGLYPHICS I have read this chapter to a pretty neighbor who has approved of the preceding portions of the book, whose mind, therefore, I cannot but respect.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And the cave-men and women of our slums seem to be the people most affected by this novelty, which is but an expression of the old in that spiral of life which is going higher while seeming to repeat the ancient phase.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I submit the verdict, then struggle against it while you read.
