used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEBSTER AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading I find it in Harvey’s “Reminiscences,” already alluded to.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I find it in Harvey’s “Reminiscences,” already alluded to.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
anecdotenounUS /ˈænəkdoʊt/
short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WEBSTER AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
CONGRESSnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading WEBSTER AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
CongressionaladjectiveUS /kənˈɡreʃənəl/
of or relating to congress
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I find it in Harvey’s “Reminiscences,” already alluded to.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
Harvey'snounUS /ˈhɑːrviz/
possessive form of “harvey” — English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading I find it in Harvey’s “Reminiscences,” already alluded to.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I find it in Harvey’s “Reminiscences,” already alluded to.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
engage in
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading WEBSTER AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WEBSTER AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
continue talking
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
ReminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading I find it in Harvey’s “Reminiscences,” already alluded to.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
express in speech
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
WEBSTERnounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading WEBSTER AS A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
Webster'snounUS /ˈwebstərz/
possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
a late time of life
From this reading “In the first years of his professional life a blacksmith called on him for advice respecting the title to a small estate bequeathed to him by his father.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Before I proceed to speak of Mr. Webster’s Congressional career, I will make room for a professional anecdote, which carries with it an excellent lesson for my young readers.
