used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Slick and Mr. Hopewell are both studies.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. Slick and Mr. Hopewell are both studies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
chordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
plural of “chord” — a straight line connecting two points on a curve
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
delineateverbUS /dɪˈlɪnieɪt/
show the form or outline of
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
hackneyedadjectiveUS /ˈhæknid/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
Hominem
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From this reading _Hominem pagina nostra sapit_.
Hopewell
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From this reading Mr. Slick and Mr. Hopewell are both studies.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
infectiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃəs/
caused by infection or capable of causing infection
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
mercenarynounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Slick and Mr. Hopewell are both studies.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
nauseates
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From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
nostra
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From this reading _Hominem pagina nostra sapit_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
pagina
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From this reading _Hominem pagina nostra sapit_.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
sapit
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From this reading _Hominem pagina nostra sapit_.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
seasicknessnoun
motion sickness experienced while traveling on water
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
SlicknounUS /slɪk/
a slippery smoothness
From this reading Mr. Slick and Mr. Hopewell are both studies.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. Slick and Mr. Hopewell are both studies.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
triteadjectiveUS /traɪt/
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The former is a perfect master of certain chords; He has practised upon them, not for philosophical, but for mercenary purposes.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The proper study of mankind is man; human nature is what I delight in contemplating; I love to trace out and delineate the springs of human action.
at the time that
From this reading It is not my intention to record any of the ordinary incidents of a sea voyage: the subject is too hackneyed and too trite; and besides, when the topic is seasickness, it is infectious and the description nauseates.
