used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was, indeed, an expensive education, and the object to be gained by it, the Church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, indeed, an expensive education, and the object to be gained by it, the Church.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, indeed, an expensive education, and the object to be gained by it, the Church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was, indeed, an expensive education, and the object to be gained by it, the Church.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
at any time
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading It was, indeed, an expensive education, and the object to be gained by it, the Church.
a social unit living together
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was, indeed, an expensive education, and the object to be gained by it, the Church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It was, indeed, an expensive education, and the object to be gained by it, the Church.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, indeed, an expensive education, and the object to be gained by it, the Church.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading These I had ever kept within myself, and it has been my ruin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading These I had ever kept within myself, and it has been my ruin.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
not any; not one
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was, indeed, an expensive education, and the object to be gained by it, the Church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
overstockedverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈstɑːkt/
past form of “overstock” — stock excessively
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading These I had ever kept within myself, and it has been my ruin.
not in physical motion
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These I had ever kept within myself, and it has been my ruin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
up to a particular time
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
twenty-thirdadjective
coming next after the twenty-second in position
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading These I had ever kept within myself, and it has been my ruin.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Therefore, when my father endured the expenses of my education till my twenty-third year, he did far more than was incumbent on himself, and far more than I, in any way, deserved.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The youngest of a numerous family,--now that every profession is overstocked,--has no right to entertain considerable expectations.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Unfortunately, my inclination for this had never been ascertained, and still more unfortunately, from my youth, I had ever opinions and difficulties on religious points, thoroughly inconsistent with the established one.
