1901
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From this reading The date of this writing is the year 1901.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE THING.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
in the past
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
assertionsnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃənz/
plural of “assertion” — a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading In a world not quite converted to this "science," facts sometimes fall behind assertions.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In a world not quite converted to this "science," facts sometimes fall behind assertions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
BIRD'S-EYEadjective
as from an altitude or distance
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE THING.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
a period of 100 years
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading In a world not quite converted to this "science," facts sometimes fall behind assertions.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The date of this writing is the year 1901.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In a world not quite converted to this "science," facts sometimes fall behind assertions.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading In a world not quite converted to this "science," facts sometimes fall behind assertions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The date of this writing is the year 1901.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE THING.
PuritansnounUS /ˈpjʊrətənz/
plural of “puritan” — a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
one of four equal parts
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In a world not quite converted to this "science," facts sometimes fall behind assertions.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In a world not quite converted to this "science," facts sometimes fall behind assertions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE THING.
a special situation
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE THING.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The date of this writing is the year 1901.
thriftnounUS /θrɪft/
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, Boston, the city of modified Puritans and keen business thrift, evolved a new religion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a world not quite converted to this "science," facts sometimes fall behind assertions.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF THE THING.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Modern Boston, however, being nothing if not "scientific," the new religion tipped its wings with the new time, and soared aloft in the name of "Christian Science."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In a world not quite converted to this "science," facts sometimes fall behind assertions.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The date of this writing is the year 1901.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The date of this writing is the year 1901.
