used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Incidentally, he ran across numerous old acquaintances.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Incidentally, he ran across numerous old acquaintances.
(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 It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
AmalgamatedadjectiveUS /əˈmælɡəmeɪtɪd/
joined together into a whole
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
credentialsnounUS /krəˈdenʃəlz/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
crustnounUS /krʌst/
the outer layer of the Earth
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
divisible by two
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
of great significance or value
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
IncidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Incidentally, he ran across numerous old acquaintances.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
the literary culture
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
the force of workers available
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
not any; not one
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
no person; not anyone
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Incidentally, he ran across numerous old acquaintances.
come into possession of
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Incidentally, he ran across numerous old acquaintances.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
the local environment
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Incidentally, he ran across numerous old acquaintances.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
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From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
in a swift manner
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
Vincent
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From this reading Gregory St. Vincent swiftly became an important factor in the social life of Dawson.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It developed in a quiet way that he was a wanderer and explorer of no small parts, and that he had seen life and strife pretty well all over the earth's crust.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As a representative of the Amalgamated Press Association, he had brought with him the best credentials a powerful influence could obtain, and over and beyond, he was well qualified socially by his letters of introduction.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading And withal, he was so mild and modest about it, that nobody, not even among the men, was irritated by his achievements.
