157
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From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
600
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From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
abusingverbUS /əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “abuse” — treat badly
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
how long something has existed
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
devourers
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From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading Thousands of young persons spend their time in perpetual reading, or rather in devouring books.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
gluttonynounUS /ˈɡlʌtəni/
habitual eating to excess
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
HolsteinnounUS /ˈhoʊlstiːn/
a breed of dairy cattle from northern Holland
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
not any; not one
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
overchargeverbUS /ˈoʊvərtʃɑːrdʒ/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
pardonableadjective
admitting of being pardoned
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Thousands of young persons spend their time in perpetual reading, or rather in devouring books.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Thousands of young persons spend their time in perpetual reading, or rather in devouring books.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
propensitiesnounUS /prəˈpensətiz/
plural of “propensity” — an inclination to do something
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
on the contrary
From this reading Thousands of young persons spend their time in perpetual reading, or rather in devouring books.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Thousands of young persons spend their time in perpetual reading, or rather in devouring books.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Thousands of young persons spend their time in perpetual reading, or rather in devouring books.
stomachsnounUS /ˈstʌməks/
plural of “stomach” — an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
Stäel
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From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands of young persons spend their time in perpetual reading, or rather in devouring books.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
which person or people
From this reading No one can have time for reflection who reads at this rapid rate; and, whatever may be thought, these devourers of books are guilty of abusing nature to an extent, as much greater than those who overcharge their stomachs, as the intellectual powers are higher than the animal propensities.
XVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading Louis XVI, during the five months and seven days of his imprisonment immediately preceding his death, read 157 volumes, or one a day.
a late time of life
From this reading It is recorded of Madame De Stäel Holstein, that before she was fifteen years of age, she had “devoured” 600 novels in three months, so that she must have read more than six a day, upon an average.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If this species of gluttony is pardonable in circumstances like those of Louis, it is less so in those of a young lady of fourteen or fifteen.
