Vocabulary Word
Word: context
Definition: writings preceding and following the passage quoted; circumstance in which an event occurs
Definition: writings preceding and following the passage quoted; circumstance in which an event occurs
Sentences Containing 'context'
Either this universe is a mere confused mass, and an intricate context of things, which shall in time be scattered and dispersed again: or it is an union consisting of order, and administered by Providence.
Latin from the books of the Laws of England, which taken along with the context, means, that of all whales captured by anybody on the coast of that land, the King, as Honourary Grand Harpooneer, must have the head, and the Queen be respectfully presented with the tail.
More Vocab Words
::: reminiscent - suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence::: gild - cover with a thin layer of gold
::: submerge - place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
::: invidious - designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison
::: smolder - smoulder; burn slowly without flame; be liable to break out at any moment; exist in a suppressed state; Ex. smoldering anger
::: blotch - spot; blot; CF. blot+botch
::: paltry - insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash
::: residual - remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue
::: hazardous - dangerous
::: ineffectual - not effective; not having a desired effect; weak
