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From this reading 15th_, 1770.
1770
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From this reading 15th_, 1770.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
bird'snounUS /bɜːrdz/
possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
dearly loved
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading SELBORNE, _Jan.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
methodus
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From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
not any; not one
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
punctualitynounUS /ˌpʌŋktʃuːˈælɪti/
the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
SELBORNE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SELBORNE, _Jan.
term of address for a man
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading 15th_, 1770.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was any merit in the sketch, it must be owing to its punctuality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For many months I carried a list in my pocket of the birds that were to be remarked, and, as I rode or walked about my business, I noted each day the continuance or omission of each bird's song, so that I am as sure of the certainty of my facts as a man can be of any transaction whatsoever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dear Sir,--It was no small matter of satisfaction to me to find that you were not displeased with my little _methodus_ of birds.
