used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
ACCENTnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading OF ACCENT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
cause to be bored
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SECTION I.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF PRONUNCIATION.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
PRONUNCIATIONnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading OF PRONUNCIATION.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
SECTIONnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading SECTION I.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Though _penetrated_ ourselves by the desire of imparting instruction, we are far from wishing to _bore_ our readers; and therefore we shall endeavour to repeat nothing here that we have said before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Accent is the marking with a peculiar stress of the voice a particular letter or syllable in a word, in such a manner as to render it more distinct or audible than the rest.
