aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
(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 But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Let me see,--there is botany, mineralogy, and geology--these are included, are they not?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
botanynounUS /ˈbɑːtəni/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Let me see,--there is botany, mineralogy, and geology--these are included, are they not?"
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
geologynounUS /dʒiˈɑːlədʒi/
a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
From this reading Let me see,--there is botany, mineralogy, and geology--these are included, are they not?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Let me see,--there is botany, mineralogy, and geology--these are included, are they not?"
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me see,--there is botany, mineralogy, and geology--these are included, are they not?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
mineralogynounUS /ˌmɪnərˈɑːlədʒi/
the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them
From this reading Let me see,--there is botany, mineralogy, and geology--these are included, are they not?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
museumsnounUS /mjuːˈziːəmz/
plural of “museum” — a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let me see,--there is botany, mineralogy, and geology--these are included, are they not?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
in the near future
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
Swinton
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From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
Swinton's
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From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Let me see,--there is botany, mineralogy, and geology--these are included, are they not?"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let me see,--there is botany, mineralogy, and geology--these are included, are they not?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The conversation often turned upon Mr. Swinton's favorite study, that of natural history.
precisely as stated
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
at the time that
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
which person or people
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
Wilmot
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From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I confess myself wholly ignorant of the subject," observed Alexander one day, "though I feel that it must be interesting to those who study it; indeed, when I have walked through the museums, I have often wished that I had some one near who could explain to me what I wished to know and was puzzled about.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alexander Wilmot was too much pleased with Mr. Swinton not to cultivate his acquaintance, and they soon became very intimate.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But it appears to me that the study of natural history is such an immense undertaking if you comprehend all its branches.
