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From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
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From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
in addition
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
antithesisnounUS /ænˈtɪθəsəs/
exact opposite
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “_What_ man has done, man can do.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
carefully weighed
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “_What_ man has done, man can do.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “_What_ man has done, man can do.”
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
communicated in words
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading “_Who_ seeks for glory often finds a grave.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “_Who_ seeks for glory often finds a grave.”
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
a state of high honor
From this reading “_Who_ seeks for glory often finds a grave.”
death of a person
From this reading “_Who_ seeks for glory often finds a grave.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “_What_ man has done, man can do.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
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From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “_What_ man has done, man can do.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
many times at short intervals
From this reading “_Who_ seeks for glory often finds a grave.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
PronounsnounUS /ˈproʊnaʊnz/
plural of “pronoun” — a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
seeksnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading “_Who_ seeks for glory often finds a grave.”
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Relative emphasis has always an antithesis expressed or implied: absolute emphasis takes place when the peculiar eminence of the thought is solely, singly considered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [4] The following is Mr. J. Sheridan Knowles’s account of emphasis:—“EMPHASIS is of two kinds, absolute and relative.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “_What_ man has done, man can do.”
at the time that
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
which person or people
From this reading “_Who_ seeks for glory often finds a grave.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading [3] Pronouns used as _antecedents_, and also _relatives_, when _their antecedents are not expressed_, should obviously be pronounced with a certain degree of emphatic force; as, “_He_ that runs may read.”
