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From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moses Grinnell was a marked man in New York.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
the act of giving
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading His mind, too, grew with his rise in the world.
Grinnell
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From this reading Moses Grinnell was a marked man in New York.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moses Grinnell was a marked man in New York.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Moses Grinnell was a marked man in New York.
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 He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Moses Grinnell was a marked man in New York.
joined in matrimony
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
come together
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind, too, grew with his rise in the world.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
MosesnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading Moses Grinnell was a marked man in New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Moses Grinnell was a marked man in New York.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
many times at short intervals
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
move upward
From this reading His mind, too, grew with his rise in the world.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A successful and popular merchant, his generosity was ample as his means; and I have known him in circumstances that required a higher generosity than that of giving money, and he stood the test perfectly.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His mind, too, grew with his rise in the world.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was sent to Congress, and his acquaintance from that time with many distinguished men gave a new turn to his thoughts and a higher tone to his character and [96] conversation.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moses Grinnell was a marked man in New York.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
in or at the place that
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
belonging to which person
From this reading At his house, where I was often a guest, I used to meet Washington Irving, whose niece he married.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His mind, too, grew with his rise in the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading His mind, too, grew with his rise in the world.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Moses Grinnell was a marked man in New York.
