Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
account
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
all
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
AlthoughnounUS /ˈalthough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
awaken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
BETTER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
common
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
connected
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
consequence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
considered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
corroborates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As far as it corroborates our own system, sir, and no farther.
creation
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
DEEPER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
DIGEST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
dying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
en
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
enlightened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
EVENnounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
excite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
FACTS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
far
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As far as it corroborates our own system, sir, and no farther.
farther
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As far as it corroborates our own system, sir, and no farther.
fear
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
felicitations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
few
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
FLIGHT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
gladly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
grant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
HIGHER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
impatience
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
inquire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
interest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
interesting
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “As far as it corroborates our own system, sir, and no farther.
leave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
lecture
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
location
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
MIGHTmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
monikin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
MORE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
Mosaic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
natural
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading “As far as it corroborates our own system, sir, and no farther.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
now
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
OBVIOUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
OSTRICH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
own
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As far as it corroborates our own system, sir, and no farther.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
passant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
personal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
PHILOSOPHYnounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
planetary
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
points
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
portions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
possess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
present
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
pride
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
propose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
quit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
REASON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
Reasono
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
receive
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
resumednounUS /ˈresumed/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
savans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
say
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
sir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “As far as it corroborates our own system, sir, and no farther.
some
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
system
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
theme
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
TRUTHS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BETTER AND BETTER—A HIGHER FLIGHT OF REASON—MORE OBVIOUS TRUTHS, DEEPER PHILOSOPHY, AND FACTS THAT EVEN AN OSTRICH MIGHT DIGEST.
turn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I gladly quit what I fear some present may have considered the personal part of my lecture,” resumed Dr. Reasono, “to turn to those portions of the theme that should possess a common interest, awaken common pride, and excite common felicitations.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
words
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
world
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I now propose to say a few words on that part of our natural philosophy which is connected with the planetary system, the monikin location—and, as a consequence from both, the creation of the world.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Although dying with impatience to be enlightened on all these interesting points, you will grant me leave to inquire en passant, Dr. Reasono, if your savans receive the Mosaic account of the creation or not.”
