used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
affirmverbUS /əˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
(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 daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
blessingsnounUS /ˈblesɪŋz/
plural of “blessing” — the formal act of approving
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "All things work together for good," as "t' Owd Book" says.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
daresay
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From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
etherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "All things work together for good," as "t' Owd Book" says.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "All things work together for good," as "t' Owd Book" says.
Goodenough
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From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
of great significance or value
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
the force of workers available
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
Owd
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From this reading "All things work together for good," as "t' Owd Book" says.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "All things work together for good," as "t' Owd Book" says.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "All things work together for good," as "t' Owd Book" says.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "All things work together for good," as "t' Owd Book" says.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROSE ARRIVES The surprises of life are sometimes to be counted amongst its blessings.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "All things work together for good," as "t' Owd Book" says.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
transcendentadjectiveUS /trænˈsendənt/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
the act of using
From this reading He is distinctly a philosopher after his kind, with the important advantage that his philosophy is not too ethereal and transcendent, but designed for everyday use.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
in or at the place that
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
which person or people
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He argued this point with me at considerable length one day, and though he did not convince my head he secured the approval of my heart.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "All things work together for good," as "t' Owd Book" says.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I daresay Reuben Goodenough, who is one of the most religious men I have met--though I am puzzled to know where his religion comes from, seeing that he rarely visits church or chapel--would affirm that all life's incidents are to be regarded as blessings.
