used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
equally
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Julius March would, how gladly, have been among the martyrs!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As of old, so now, the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
ASPECTSnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Julius March would, how gladly, have been among the martyrs!
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading As of old, so now, the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading As of old, so now, the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
defectnounUS /ˈdiːfekt/
an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
obtain
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Julius March would, how gladly, have been among the martyrs!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Julius March would, how gladly, have been among the martyrs!
how
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From this reading Julius March would, how gladly, have been among the martyrs!
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
immaterialadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtɪriəl/
of no importance or relevance especially to a law case
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
Julius
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From this reading Julius March would, how gladly, have been among the martyrs!
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
something that is lost
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
engage in
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
march in a procession
From this reading Julius March would, how gladly, have been among the martyrs!
martyrsnounUS /ˈmɑːrtərz/
plural of “martyr” — one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading As of old, so now, the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
not any; not one
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
no person; not anyone
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As of old, so now, the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As of old, so now, the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
participantnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənt/
someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
permanentlyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
for a long time without essential change
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
PILGRIM'SnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
proverbnounUS /ˈprɑːvərb/
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
RECORDINGnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading As of old, so now, the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As of old, so now, the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
precisely as stated
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading RECORDING SOME ASPECTS OF A SMALL PILGRIM'S PROGRESS It is an ill wind that blows nobody good, says the comfortable proverb.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Which would appear to be but another manner of declaring that the law of compensation works permanently in human affairs.
but in spite of that
From this reading All quantities, material and immaterial alike, are, of necessity, stable; therefore the loss or defect of one participant must--indirectly, no doubt, yet very surely--make for the gain of some other.
