used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading I cannot agree with him "in liquor."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
ASBURY
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From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot agree with him "in liquor."
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
chokeverbUS /tʃoʊk/
breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
dearly loved
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
down-going
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From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
Else
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From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
facilitateverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪt/
make easier
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I cannot agree with him "in liquor."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot agree with him "in liquor."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
JACOBnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
a narrow way or road
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading I cannot agree with him "in liquor."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
moderationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərˈeɪʃən/
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She does nothing in vain.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
oilinessnoun
consisting of or covered with oil
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She does nothing in vain.
term of address for a man
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
slopingadjectiveUS /ˈsloʊpɪŋ/
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
smoothnessnounUS /ˈsmuːðnəs/
a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading She does nothing in vain.
VALEnounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Else, why does not wine choke us? could Nature have made that sloping lane, not to facilitate the down-going?
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading There is a smoothness and oiliness in wine that makes it go down by a natural channel, which I am positive was made for that descending.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading CHARLES LAMB TO JACOB VALE ASBURY Dear Sir, It is an observation of a wise man that "moderation is best in all things."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cannot agree with him "in liquor."
