used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
absent-mindedly
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From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
algebranounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Blessed influence of one true, loving soul on another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading "Blessed influence of one true, loving soul on another.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
burstsnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
calculableadjective
able to be calculated or estimated
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
dearly loved
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
deductibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʌktəbəl/
acceptable as a deduction (especially as a tax deduction)
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
EliotnounUS /ˈeliət/
British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
not accessible to view
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading "Blessed influence of one true, loving soul on another.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
Kate
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From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
set down according to a plan
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading "Blessed influence of one true, loving soul on another.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
of an obscure nature
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Blessed influence of one true, loving soul on another.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Blessed influence of one true, loving soul on another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Blessed influence of one true, loving soul on another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
plaquenounUS /plæk/
(pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
on the contrary
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Blessed influence of one true, loving soul on another.
stemnounUS /stem/
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
tasseledadjectiveUS /ˈtæsəld/
fringed or adorned with tassels
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
a special situation
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
tintingnoun
the act of adding a tinge of color
From this reading "Or goes out of it," said Grace, smiling, as she finished tinting a dainty plaque.
very small
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Blessed influence of one true, loving soul on another.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I didn't know we were so responsible for every little thing that comes into our mind."
in or at the place that
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not calculable by algebra, not deductible by logic, but mysterious, effectual, mighty as the hidden process by which the tiny seed is quickened, and bursts forth into tall stem and broad leaf, and glowing tasseled flower."--_George Eliot._ "Oh dear!" exclaimed Kate as she laid down the letter containing the lesson on Thought.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "Now we can understand that 'where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise,'" she added rather absent-mindedly.
