used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
(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 They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
in addition
From this reading Occasionally also I amuse myself in my own fashion.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Occasionally also I amuse myself in my own fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
clearnessnounUS /ˈklɪrnəs/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
epochsnounUS /ˈepəks/
plural of “epoch” — a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Occasionally also I amuse myself in my own fashion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Occasionally also I amuse myself in my own fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Occasionally also I amuse myself in my own fashion.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
modesnounUS /moʊdz/
plural of “mode” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Occasionally also I amuse myself in my own fashion.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Occasionally also I amuse myself in my own fashion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally also I amuse myself in my own fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Occasionally also I amuse myself in my own fashion.
the local environment
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
prehistoricadjectiveUS /ˌpriːhɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to or existing in times before recorded history
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They do not all come back to me with equal clearness, the earlier lives being, as one might expect, the more difficult to recover and the comparatively recent ones the easiest.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Also they seem to range over a vast stretch of time, back indeed to the days of primeval, prehistoric man.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Some of these parts are extremely interesting, especially as I am of course able to contrast them with our modern modes of thought and action.
produce a literary work
From this reading Thus sure knowledge has come to me about certain epochs in the past in which I lived in other shapes, and I study those epochs, hoping that one day I may find time to write of them and of the parts I played in them.
