used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
(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 It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
BARROWnounUS /ˈbæroʊ/
the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Sir Philip Dacre was of a class uncommon in those times.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
Dacre
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From this reading Sir Philip Dacre was of a class uncommon in those times.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
a man of refinement
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
immediately past
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
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 It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
NehemiahnounUS /ˌniːəˈmaɪə/
an Old Testament book telling how a Jewish official at the court of Artaxerxes I in 444 BC became a leader in rebuilding Jerusalem after the Babylonian Captivity
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
and nothing more
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Sir Philip Dacre was of a class uncommon in those times.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
propoundverbUS /prəˈpaʊnd/
put forward, as of an idea
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
only a very short time before
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Philip Dacre was of a class uncommon in those times.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
standing-ground
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From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Sir Philip Dacre was of a class uncommon in those times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is the business of a gentleman to be hospitable, following those noble gentlemen Abraham and Lot.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Sir Philip Dacre was of a class uncommon in those times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Philip Dacre was of a class uncommon in those times.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
whereto
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From this reading It is his business to maintain peace, whereto he hath that brave gentleman, Moses, recommended for his pattern.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
belonging to which person
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is his business to promote the welfare and prosperity of his country with his best endeavors, and with all his interest; in which practice the Sacred History doth propound divers gallant gentlemen (Joseph, Moses, Nehemiah, and all such renowned patriots), to guide him.”--BARROW.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading His father, whom report called a weak and ordinary man, with only the one gift of personal courage to distinguish him--and it scarcely did distinguish him among the host of cavaliers, whose sole standing-ground was this same gift of bravery--had fought his last at Worcester.
