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From this reading 35 FULTON STREET.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
(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 I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
discerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
the organ of sight
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
fablenounUS /ˈfeɪbəl/
a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
FULTONnounUS /ˈfʊltən/
American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading 35 FULTON STREET.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
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 choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 35 FULTON STREET.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I choose that a story should be founded on probability, and not always resemble a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
TRANSLATEDverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading TRANSLATED FROM THE FRENCH.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
VoltairenounUS /voʊlˈter/
French writer who was the embodiment of 18th century Enlightenment (1694-1778)
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading I desire to find nothing in it trivial or extravagant; and I desire above all, that under the appearance of fable there may appear some latent truth, obvious to the discerning eye, though it escape the observation of the vulgar.--_Voltaire._ COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS.
