used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
in addition
From this reading He was also fortunate in obtaining a fit and proper person for the post.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
eagerly desirous
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He was also fortunate in obtaining a fit and proper person for the post.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He was also fortunate in obtaining a fit and proper person for the post.
genialitynounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
Hendrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pleading voice was not in vain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
munificencenoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
Northerns
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The pleading voice was not in vain.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He was also fortunate in obtaining a fit and proper person for the post.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
outlyingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪɪŋ/
relatively far from a center or middle
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
by chance
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
a human being
From this reading He was also fortunate in obtaining a fit and proper person for the post.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading The pleading voice was not in vain.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He was also fortunate in obtaining a fit and proper person for the post.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading He was also fortunate in obtaining a fit and proper person for the post.
with speed
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
determined
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
Scripture-reader
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
south-westadverb
to, toward, or in the southwest
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The munificence of an elderly lady enabled him to bring his arrangements to a successful issue more rapidly than he had hoped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The pleading voice was not in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
TornounUS /tɔːr/
a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
UlsternounUS /ˈʌlstər/
a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
the act of using
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The pleading voice was not in vain.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading After much anxious consideration the Rev. Cooper Smith resolved to use his efforts to get the aid of a Scripture-reader for Tor Bay, and other outlying districts of his vast parish.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The pleading voice was not in vain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pleading voice was not in vain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
a late time of life
From this reading Robert Hendrick was by birth and education an Ulster man; but having been for several years employed in the south-west, he had acquired something of that geniality, tact, and courtesy which is, perhaps, deficient in the hard Scotch character of the Northerns.
