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From this reading (1) "Neither Roland nor I knew one symbol letter of the anaglyph.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a talk apart, Kitty," cried my father, warming up.
(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 no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is an Anaglyph,--a spoken anaglyph, my dear!
Anaglyphnoun
moving or still pictures in contrasting colors that appear three-dimensional when superimposed
From this reading "It is an Anaglyph,--a spoken anaglyph, my dear!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading It is a talk apart, Kitty," cried my father, warming up.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading It is a talk apart, Kitty," cried my father, warming up.
dearly loved
From this reading "It is an Anaglyph,--a spoken anaglyph, my dear!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
don't
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From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
EgyptiansnounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃənz/
plural of “egyptian” — a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
expoundedverbUS /ɪkˈspaʊndəd/
past form of “expound” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
grammars
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From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
hieroglyphsnounUS /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfs/
plural of “hieroglyph” — writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading (1) "Neither Roland nor I knew one symbol letter of the anaglyph.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading It is a talk apart, Kitty," cried my father, warming up.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading (1) "Neither Roland nor I knew one symbol letter of the anaglyph.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading (1) "Neither Roland nor I knew one symbol letter of the anaglyph.
lexiconsnounUS /ˈleksɪkɑːnz/
plural of “lexicon” — a language user's knowledge of words
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading (1) "Neither Roland nor I knew one symbol letter of the anaglyph.
not any; not one
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading (1) "Neither Roland nor I knew one symbol letter of the anaglyph.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading (1) "Neither Roland nor I knew one symbol letter of the anaglyph.
priestsnounUS /priːsts/
plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
Roland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (1) "Neither Roland nor I knew one symbol letter of the anaglyph.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
splinteredverbUS /ˈsplɪntərd/
past form of “splinter” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "It is an Anaglyph,--a spoken anaglyph, my dear!
not in physical motion
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading (1) "Neither Roland nor I knew one symbol letter of the anaglyph.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It is a talk apart, Kitty," cried my father, warming up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
the act of using
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading It is a talk apart, Kitty," cried my father, warming up.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "It is no use in the world," said my father, "to know all the languages expounded in grammars and splintered up into lexicons, if we don't learn the language of the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If all the hieroglyphs of the Egyptians had been A B C to you, still, if you did not know the anaglyph, you would know nothing of the true mysteries of the priests.
