used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
(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 All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
changefuladjective
such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
death of a person
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
grey-blueadjective
of blue tinged with grey
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
Jewsbury-on-the-Wold
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From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
laughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
the force of workers available
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
pettingnounUS /ˈpetɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
a full supply
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
an educational institution
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
the rays of the sun
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His high spirits, and a certain Irish way which he inherited from his mother, made him a universal favorite, but at all times he had his grave moments.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the sunshine, the petting, the warmth, the love, which encircled him as the prime favorite of many sisters and an adoring father at Jewsbury-on-the-Wold, seemed to have grown into his face.
wittyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪti/
combining clever conception and facetious expression
From this reading His deep grey-blue changeful eyes were always laughing--he was witty, and he said witty and laughable things by the score.
Wyndham
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From this reading Wyndham before his engagement was one of the most boyish of men.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man had plenty of talent, and a public school and university education had developed these abilities to a fine point of culture.
