be able to spare or give up
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading LIFE IN COLLEGE.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
deficientadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪʃənt/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He had studied Latin, Greek, and mathematics, but of English literature he knew but little.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
GarfieldnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading He had studied Latin, Greek, and mathematics, but of English literature he knew but little.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE IN COLLEGE.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had studied Latin, Greek, and mathematics, but of English literature he knew but little.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading He had studied Latin, Greek, and mathematics, but of English literature he knew but little.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IN COLLEGE.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading He had studied Latin, Greek, and mathematics, but of English literature he knew but little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had studied Latin, Greek, and mathematics, but of English literature he knew but little.
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 Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading He had studied Latin, Greek, and mathematics, but of English literature he knew but little.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
SeminariesnounUS /ˈseməneriz/
plural of “seminary” — a private place of education for the young
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading He had studied Latin, Greek, and mathematics, but of English literature he knew but little.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Seminaries he had hitherto attended were respectable, but in the nature of things they could not afford the facilities which he now enjoyed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Despite his years of study and struggle there were many things in which he was wholly deficient.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
a late time of life
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Probably young Garfield never passed two happier or more profitable years than at Williams College.
