aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was very lovely.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
immediately past
From this reading OUR LAST SHORE-DINNER.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The next day was very lovely.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was very lovely.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR LAST SHORE-DINNER.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
ParishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
SeaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
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From this reading OUR LAST SHORE-DINNER.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was very lovely.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
create by training and teaching
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next day was very lovely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was very lovely.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I reason about it something in this way: We are so easily affected by the smallest things that are of the unpleasant kind, that we ought to train ourselves to the influence of those that are of an opposite nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder if my readers are tired of so much about the common things of Nature.
produce a literary work
From this reading I think it is the last of the kind of which I shall have occasion to write in my narrative of the Seaboard Parish.
