used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Mr. Dallas's visits became frequent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
Dallas'snounUS /ˈdæləsɪz/
possessive form of “dallas” — a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading Mr. Dallas's visits became frequent.
a female human offspring
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
without deviation
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
Esther's
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From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Mr. Dallas's visits became frequent.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
the act of departing
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
IndirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
in motion
From this reading _MOVING_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Dallas's visits became frequent.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Mr. Dallas's visits became frequent.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He talked of a great variety of things, but never failed to bring the colonel's mind to the subject of Esther's want of education.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was true, and the colonel could not easily dispose of the thought which his friend so persistently held up before him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Indirectly or directly, somehow, he presented to the colonel's mind that one idea: that his daughter was going without the advantages she needed and ought to have.
