used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For although use too often destroys marvel, it cannot destroy the marvellous.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading For although use too often destroys marvel, it cannot destroy the marvellous.
destroysverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪz/
third-person singular of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading For although use too often destroys marvel, it cannot destroy the marvellous.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading MY DREAM.
else
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From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
explicableadjectiveUS /ekˈsplɪkəbəl/
capable of being explicated or accounted for
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I think I will tell the dream I had.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think I will tell the dream I had.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading For although use too often destroys marvel, it cannot destroy the marvellous.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading For although use too often destroys marvel, it cannot destroy the marvellous.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DREAM.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
many times at short intervals
From this reading For although use too often destroys marvel, it cannot destroy the marvellous.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
relieve from
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such do not care to see that the thing with which they associate it may be as mysterious as the other.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
express in words
From this reading I think I will tell the dream I had.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I think I will tell the dream I had.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
a special situation
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think I will tell the dream I had.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For although use too often destroys marvel, it cannot destroy the marvellous.
the act of using
From this reading For although use too often destroys marvel, it cannot destroy the marvellous.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
at the time that
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
which person or people
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I think I will tell the dream I had.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cannot well account for the beginning of it: the end will appear sufficiently explicable to those who are quite satisfied that they get rid of the mystery of a thing when they can associate it with something else with which they are familiar.
