used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To tell you how it is made is more than I am able.
ACIDadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading CARBONIC ACID.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading To tell you how it is made is more than I am able.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
CARBONICadjectiveUS /kɑːrˈbɔːnɪk/
relating to or consisting of or yielding carbon
From this reading CARBONIC ACID.
CharcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
the act of departing
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
an established custom
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
how
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From this reading To tell you how it is made is more than I am able.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To tell you how it is made is more than I am able.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To tell you how it is made is more than I am able.
engage in
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To tell you how it is made is more than I am able.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
and nothing more
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
oxygennounUS /ˈɑːksədʒən/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
express in words
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
express in words
From this reading To tell you how it is made is more than I am able.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To tell you how it is made is more than I am able.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
at the time that
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
which person or people
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We are going to make acquaintance to-day with a new personage, who well deserves our attention.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It is a _gas_, or if you like the word better, it is an _air_; for when we say "gas," we mean "air;" only it is always a different sort of air from the air of the atmosphere, which learned people are not in the habit of calling _gas_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It is the child of oxygen and carbon, [Footnote: This is the name learned men have given to Charcoal.] though not in the same way that you are the child of your parents.
