used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
(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 In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
hereticsnounUS /ˈherətɪks/
plural of “heretic” — a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
hermitsnounUS /ˈhɜːrməts/
plural of “hermit” — one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
intense and profound fear
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
individualistsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuːəlɪsts/
plural of “individualist” — a person who pursues independent thought or action
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
mysticsnounUS /ˈmɪstɪks/
plural of “mystic” — someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
nationalitiesnounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “nationality” — people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
officialdomnounUS /əˈfɪʃəldəm/
people elected or appointed to administer a government
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
reposefuladjective
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
sagesnounUS /ˈseɪdʒɪz/
plural of “sage” — a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
stiflingnounUS /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading In consequence he showed an almost physical horror of club sentiment and of the stifling atmosphere of all officialdom.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
universitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/
plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were intense individualists, full of veneration for the free souls of their children, and convinced that every one should paddle his own canoe, especially on the high seas.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading William James accordingly enjoyed a stimulating if slightly irregular education: he never acquired that reposeful mastery of particular authors and those safe ways of feeling and judging which are fostered in great schools and universities.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father was one of those somewhat obscure sages whom early America produced: mystics of independent mind, hermits in the desert of business, and heretics in the churches.
William
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From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading William James enjoyed in his youth what are called advantages: he lived among cultivated people, travelled, had teachers of various nationalities.
