used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
adviseth
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From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
AlinounUS /ˈɑːli/
United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942)
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
(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 All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
CaxtonnounUS /ˈkækstən/
English printer who in 1474 printed the first book in English (1422-1491)
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
circumscribedadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd/
subject to limits or subjected to limits
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
definitionnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
a man of refinement
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
hearkenverb
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
indisputably
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From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
maketh
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From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
MemoirsnounUS /ˈmemwɑːrz/
plural of “memoir” — an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
easily agitated
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
one's
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From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
established beyond doubt
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
quoth
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From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
saffronnounUS /ˈsæfrən/
Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
saith
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From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
salubriousadjective
promoting health; healthful
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
express in words
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
SermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
suo
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From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "And it is not an angel of a thing to lose one's front teeth!" sighed the fine gentleman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
Therewithadverb
with that or this or it
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
a special situation
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "But it is a devil of a thing to have too nice a conscience!" quoth the member of parliament.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
precisely as stated
From this reading All I shall say about it is that it was a very fine sermon, and that it proved indisputably--to me at least--the salubrious effects of a saffron bag applied to the great centre of the nervous system.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading Therewith my father rose, and putting his hand into his waistcoat, more suo, delivered his famous Sermon Upon The Connection Between Faith And Purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I cannot assert that my father's friends were fools, but they certainly came under this definition of Folly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But the wise Ali saith that "a fool doth not know what maketh him look little, neither will he hearken to him that adviseth him."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Famous it was in our domestic circle, but as yet it has not gone beyond; and since the reader, I am sure, does not turn to the Caxton Memoirs with the expectation of finding sermons, so to that circle let its fame be circumscribed.
