used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
AbbotnounUS /ˈæbət/
the superior of an abbey of monks
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
ACADEMYnounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading DANIEL AT EXETER ACADEMY.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
how long something has existed
From this reading The dignified principal turned towards the bashful boy, and said, “What is your age, sir?”
(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 He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DANIEL AT EXETER ACADEMY.
bashfuladjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading The dignified principal turned towards the bashful boy, and said, “What is your age, sir?”
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
a youthful male person
From this reading The dignified principal turned towards the bashful boy, and said, “What is your age, sir?”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
DANIELnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading DANIEL AT EXETER ACADEMY.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
Dr
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From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
EXETER
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From this reading DANIEL AT EXETER ACADEMY.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dignified principal turned towards the bashful boy, and said, “What is your age, sir?”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
the literary culture
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
LL
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From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
term of address for a man
From this reading The dignified principal turned towards the bashful boy, and said, “What is your age, sir?”
a male human offspring
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
in the direction of
From this reading The dignified principal turned towards the bashful boy, and said, “What is your age, sir?”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The dignified principal turned towards the bashful boy, and said, “What is your age, sir?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The principal of Exeter Academy at that time was Benjamin Abbot, LL.D., a man of high repute in letters as well as in the educational field.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The dignified principal turned towards the bashful boy, and said, “What is your age, sir?”
at the time that
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
which person or people
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a man of dignified presence, who exacted and received deference not only from his pupils but from all with whom he came in contact.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dr. Abbot,” said Judge Webster, when the two were admitted to his presence, “I have brought my son Daniel to study in your institution, if you find him qualified.”
