used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
how long something has existed
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE TWO BROTHERS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
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 If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
EzekielnounUS /ˈezɪkiːl/
a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He was a man grown, and nearly a man in years, when his new plan of life was formed.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He was a man grown, and nearly a man in years, when his new plan of life was formed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was a man grown, and nearly a man in years, when his new plan of life was formed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man grown, and nearly a man in years, when his new plan of life was formed.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a man grown, and nearly a man in years, when his new plan of life was formed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was a man grown, and nearly a man in years, when his new plan of life was formed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
and nothing more
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He was a man grown, and nearly a man in years, when his new plan of life was formed.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
unusual or striking
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
not in physical motion
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO BROTHERS.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If he was not the equal of Daniel in ability, he was still remarkable, and in time reached high rank as a lawyer in his native State.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO BROTHERS.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
at the time that
From this reading He was a man grown, and nearly a man in years, when his new plan of life was formed.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Ezekiel was worthy of the sacrifices his parents made for him.
a late time of life
From this reading He was a man grown, and nearly a man in years, when his new plan of life was formed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was close upon twenty years of age, a young man of striking appearance, “an improved edition of his father in form and features,” but thus far he had had only such educational advantages as were afforded by the common schools of his native town.
