used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
affluencenounUS /ˈæfluːəns/
abundant wealth
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
(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 take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
aververbUS /ˈeɪvər/
report or maintain
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
consummationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪʃən/
the completion of marriage by sexual intercourse
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
endowverbUS /enˈdaʊ/
give qualities or abilities to
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
at any time
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
not any; not one
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
Ostend
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From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I will place it in some one of our popular ports, say Southampton.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I will place it in some one of our popular ports, say Southampton.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading I will place it in some one of our popular ports, say Southampton.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading I will place it in some one of our popular ports, say Southampton.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
a safe place
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
possessing material wealth
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
express in words
From this reading I will place it in some one of our popular ports, say Southampton.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
Sea-sick
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From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
Southampton
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From this reading I will place it in some one of our popular ports, say Southampton.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
a state of acute pain
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
confined on all sides
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
carry out
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I take it for granted that all special “charities” have had their origin in some specific suffering.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
(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 I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading At least, I can aver that my first thought on landing at Ostend was, “Why has no great philanthropist thought of establishing such an institution as a Refuge for the Sea-sick?”
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I declare this publicly, that if I ever become rich,--a consummation which, looking to the general gentleness of my instincts, the wide benevolence of my nature, and the kindliness of my temperament, mankind might well rejoice at,--if, I repeat, I ever become rich, one of the first uses of my affluence will be to endow such an establishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Surrounded with all the charms of inland scenery, rich in every rustic association, the patient shall never be reminded of the scene of his late sufferings.
