used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
anew
From this reading Mr. Macaulay again--"Then Penn tried a gentler tone.
how long something has existed
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
(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 also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
in addition
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
have
From this reading The King could not bear to be crossed.
for the reason that
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
placed crosswise
From this reading The King could not bear to be crossed.
denominationnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃən/
a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
for a limitless time
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
forty-threeadjective
being three more than forty
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Mr. Macaulay again--"Then Penn tried a gentler tone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
Hough
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From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
inconsistencynounUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King could not bear to be crossed.
MacaulaynounUS /məˈkɔːli/
English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)
From this reading Mr. Macaulay again--"Then Penn tried a gentler tone.
MagdalennounUS /ˈmæɡdələn/
a reformed prostitute
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
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 had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Macaulay again--"Then Penn tried a gentler tone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
not any; not one
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The King could not bear to be crossed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
PennnounUS /pen/
Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
only a very short time before
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He had an interview with Hough and some of the Fellows, and after many professions of sympathy and friendship, began to hint at a compromise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Macaulay again--"Then Penn tried a gentler tone.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
tolerationnounUS /ˌtɑːlərˈeɪʃən/
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Mr. Macaulay again--"Then Penn tried a gentler tone.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mr. Macaulay again--"Then Penn tried a gentler tone.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It is also clear, that Penn viewed the Magdalen question, as one quite as much of _property_ as of _conscience_; and that he could see no good reason, with his eyes of toleration wide open, why all the great educational institutions should be forever, in the hands of one denomination.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It may be thought scarcely worth while, to charge a Quaker, at the age of _forty-three_, with inconsistency, because his views had somewhat altered, since he was a wild young man, at _twenty-one_.
