used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
acquiesceverbUS /ˌækwiˈes/
to agree or express agreement
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHILDHOODS AND GIRLHOODS.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
any person at all
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
for the reason that
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
CHILDHOODSnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊdz/
plural of “childhood” — the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading CHILDHOODS AND GIRLHOODS.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
DarwinnounUS /ˈdɑːrwɪn/
English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
environmentnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
Evadne
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From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
Francis
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From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
GaltonnounUS /ˈɡæltən/
English scientist (cousin of Charles Darwin) who explored many fields including heredity, meteorology, statistics, psychology, and anthropology; founder of eugenics and first to use fingerprints for identification (1822-1911)
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
GIRLHOODS
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From this reading CHILDHOODS AND GIRLHOODS.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
HEAVENLYadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading THE HEAVENLY TWINS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
and nothing more
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
pleasantest
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From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
bring forth or yield
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
SublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am inclined to agree with Francis Galton in believing that education and environment produce only a small effect on the mind of anyone, and that most of our qualities are innate.--_Darwin_.
TWINSnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading THE HEAVENLY TWINS.
untriedadjectiveUS /ənˈtraɪd/
not tried or tested by experience
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At nineteen Evadne looked out of narrow eyes at an untried world inquiringly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The spring is the pleasantest of the seasons; and the young of most animals, though far from being completely fashioned, afford a more agreeable sensation than the full grown; because the imagination is entertained with the promise of something more, and does not acquiesce in the present object of the sense.--_Burke on the Sublime_.
