used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
acquisitionnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃən/
the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
AMES
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From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
a social unit living together
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
set up or found
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
GEAUGA
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From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
the act of giving
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
only a very short time before
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
influencingverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪŋ/
-ing form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
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 AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
social deportment
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
in other respects or ways
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
go across or through
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
an educational institution
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
SEMINARYnounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
a quantity of money
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He returned to school with a small sum of money in his pocket, which was of essential service to him in his economical way of living.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He was ready enough to join in making the evenings pass pleasantly, and doubtless he had ways of giving instruction indirectly, and inspiring a love of learning similar to that which he himself possessed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not so pleasant as having a permanent home, but it afforded him opportunities of reaching and influencing his scholars which otherwise he could not have enjoyed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
which person or people
From this reading AMES LEAVES GEAUGA SEMINARY While teaching his first school James "boarded round" among the families who sent pupils to his school.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With his cheerful temperament and genial manners, he could hardly fail to be an acquisition to any family with whom he found a home.
