personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Jack is an acquaintance; we cannot aspire to that honor.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading There is also another advantage to be gained.
in addition
From this reading There is also another advantage to be gained.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack is an acquaintance; we cannot aspire to that honor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There is also another advantage to be gained.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading Jack is an acquaintance; we cannot aspire to that honor.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is also another advantage to be gained.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jack is before our readers; we are not.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
cannot
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From this reading Jack is an acquaintance; we cannot aspire to that honor.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading There is also another advantage to be gained.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Jack is an acquaintance; we cannot aspire to that honor.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
engage in
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
Massingbred
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From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
and nothing more
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
something you have to do
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Jack is before our readers; we are not.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Jack is before our readers; we are not.
reiterationnounUS /riˌɪtərˈeɪʃən/
the act of repeating over and again (or an instance thereof)
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
Identical; not different.
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
have in common
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
carry out
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is also another advantage to be gained.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading We are not quite sure that the course we thus adopt is free from its share of inconvenience, but we take it to avoid the evils of reiteration inseparable from following out the same events from merely different points of view.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Upon two several occasions have we committed to Jack Massingbred the task of conducting this truthful history; for the third time do we now purpose to make his correspondence the link between the past and what is to follow.
