(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN FRAME.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN FRAME.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN FRAME.
the local environment
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN FRAME.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading THE SKIN.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN FRAME.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
being of use or service
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
at the time that
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is pleasant and profitable, my children, to learn the uses of various parts of the human body; for when we understand the uses of any member of the body, and the manner in which it is composed, we shall be better able to avoid all things which would interfere with those uses.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It seems to me that it would be useful for you to give your attention to these subjects, and I will give you all the assistance that I am able.
