AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
CALCULATIONnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
contentsnounUS /ˈkɑːntents/
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
DISSERTATIONnounUS /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
DownrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
EFFECTnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
evenounUS /iːv/
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
experiencingverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/
promote over another
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
Leaphigh
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From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
Leaplow
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From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
LOGARITHMSnounUS /ˈlɑːɡərɪðəmz/
plural of “logarithm” — the exponent required to produce a given number
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
MORALSnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
OBSCURATION
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From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EFFECT OF LOGARITHMS ON MORALS—AN OBSCURATION, A DISSERTATION, AND A CALCULATION.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
PokeverbUS /poʊk/
poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
salutations
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From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He carried in his hand a small pamphlet; and the usual salutations were scarcely over, before he directed our attention to a portion of its contents.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The periods and dates of the phenomenon (if that can be called a phenomenon which was of too frequent occurrence) had been calculated, with surprising accuracy, by the Academy of Leaphigh, and sent, through its minister, as an especial favor, to our beloved country in order that we should not be taken by surprise.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The house had not long adjourned before Captain Poke and myself were favored with a visit from our colleague Mr. Downright, who came on an affair of absorbing interest.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would seem that Leaplow was on the eve of experiencing a great moral eclipse.
