used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
(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 wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I made no pretensions, but I did try to be good and true.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
a youthful male person
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I made no pretensions, but I did try to be good and true.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
without doubt or question
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
divisible by two
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I made no pretensions, but I did try to be good and true.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE PARKVILLE LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
INSTITUTEverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE PARKVILLE LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE PARKVILLE LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
LIBERALadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE PARKVILLE LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made no pretensions, but I did try to be good and true.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
not any; not one
From this reading I made no pretensions, but I did try to be good and true.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
on one occasion
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
and nothing more
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
PARKVILLE
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From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE PARKVILLE LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading I made no pretensions, but I did try to be good and true.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
express in words
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE PARKVILLE LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE PARKVILLE LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
a source of difficulty
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE PARKVILLE LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I made no pretensions, but I did try to be good and true.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading I made no pretensions, but I did try to be good and true.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THERE IS TROUBLE IN THE PARKVILLE LIBERAL INSTITUTE.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish to say in the beginning, and once for all, that I did not set myself up as a saint, or even as a model boy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I do not mean to assert that I had all these ideas and purposes clearly defined in my own mind; only that I had a simple abstract desire to be good, and to do good, without knowing precisely in what the being and the doing consisted.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I felt that I had no one in this world to rely upon for my future; everything depended upon myself alone, and I realized the responsibility of building up my own character.
