used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
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adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Where am I to look for 'em?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Is there a possible chance for such an one as I to realize in this world such friendships?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
in or near a particular place or position
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balsamnounUS /ˈbɔːlsəm/
any seed plant yielding balsam
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
showing who or what does the action
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an occurrence of something
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cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Is there a possible chance for such an one as I to realize in this world such friendships?
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading When the little volume is printed, send me three or four, at all events not more than six, copies, and tell me if I put you to any additional expense by printing with you, I have no thought of the kind, and in that case must reimburse you.
durableadjectiveUS /ˈdʊrəbəl/
existing for a long time
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
a quad with a square body
From this reading Where am I to look for 'em?
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
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amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
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fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading When the little volume is printed, send me three or four, at all events not more than six, copies, and tell me if I put you to any additional expense by printing with you, I have no thought of the kind, and in that case must reimburse you.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
death of a person
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Where am I to look for 'em?
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
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absolutely essential
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Is there a possible chance for such an one as I to realize in this world such friendships?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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in other respects or ways
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Is there a possible chance for such an one as I to realize in this world such friendships?
PriestleynounUS /ˈpriːstli/
English chemist who isolated many gases and discovered oxygen (independently of Scheele) (1733-1804)
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
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printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
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marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
put into a certain place or abstract location
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be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Is there a possible chance for such an one as I to realize in this world such friendships?
reimburseverbUS /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/
pay back for some expense incurred
From this reading When the little volume is printed, send me three or four, at all events not more than six, copies, and tell me if I put you to any additional expense by printing with you, I have no thought of the kind, and in that case must reimburse you.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
precisely, exactly
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
cause to go somewhere
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estrangement from god
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
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third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
express in words
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tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
From this reading Is there a possible chance for such an one as I to realize in this world such friendships?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Is there a possible chance for such an one as I to realize in this world such friendships?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Such fellowship is the true balsam of life; its cement is infinitely more durable than that of the friendships of the world, and it looks for its proper fruit and complete gratification to the life beyond the grave."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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warpverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
at the time that
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in or at the place that
From this reading Where am I to look for 'em?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
in the company of; together with
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everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Priestley, whom I sin in almost adoring, speaks of "such a choice of company as tends to keep up that, right bent and firmness of mind which a necessary intercourse with the world would otherwise warp and relax....
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When the little volume is printed, send me three or four, at all events not more than six, copies, and tell me if I put you to any additional expense by printing with you, I have no thought of the kind, and in that case must reimburse you.
