1826
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From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES MARSHALL.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading In early life he was engaged in mercantile concerns.
curriculumnounUS /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or magical academy.
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In early life he was engaged in mercantile concerns.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In early life he was engaged in mercantile concerns.
FatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
finsnounUS /fɪnz/
plural of “fin” — the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
GlasgownounUS /ˈɡlæskoʊ/
largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In early life he was engaged in mercantile concerns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
HomelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In early life he was engaged in mercantile concerns.
MARSHALLnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading CHARLES MARSHALL.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading In early life he was engaged in mercantile concerns.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
PaisleynounUS /ˈpeɪzli/
a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
shallows
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From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fatigue now begins, For his quivering fins On the shallows are spread in despair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading At the University of Glasgow he studied for two sessions, and in 1826 completed a philosophical curriculum at the University of Edinburgh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In early life he was engaged in mercantile concerns.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The Rev. Charles Marshall, author of "Homely Words and Songs for Working Men and Women," is a native of Paisley.
