used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
in the past
From this reading Four years ago the French instituted an Armenian professorship.
(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 I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
in addition
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Four years ago the French instituted an Armenian professorship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
react verbally
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
ArmeniannounUS /ɑːrˈmiːniən/
a native or inhabitant of Armenia
From this reading Four years ago the French instituted an Armenian professorship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four years ago the French instituted an Armenian professorship.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Four years ago the French instituted an Armenian professorship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
impregnableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡnəbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Four years ago the French instituted an Armenian professorship.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
MSS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
originalsnounUS /ərˈɪdʒənəlz/
plural of “original” — an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
professorshipnounUS /prəˈfesərʃɪp/
the position of professor
From this reading Four years ago the French instituted an Armenian professorship.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
Syriac
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
translationsnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “translation” — a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I try, and shall go on;--but I answer for nothing, least of all for my intentions or my success.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
precisely as stated
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
(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 There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading There are some very curious MSS. in the monastery, as well as books; translations also from Greek originals, now lost, and from Persian and Syriac, &c.; besides works of their own people.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is a rich language, however, and would amply repay any one the trouble of learning it.
a late time of life
From this reading Four years ago the French instituted an Armenian professorship.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Twenty pupils presented themselves on Monday morning, full of noble ardour, ingenuous youth, and impregnable industry.
