used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
cannot
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From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading It was an excellent thing for George Helm.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
HelmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading It was an excellent thing for George Helm.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
implicitlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/
without doubting or questioning
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
inspiresverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrz/
third-person singular of “inspire” — heighten or intensify
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
the force of workers available
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
make steady
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
a special situation
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From that day he took on a new dignity and assurance--created about himself the atmosphere that inspires men to confidence in their leaders.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading For most men cannot reason and judge; they must choose a party and a leader by instinct and must trust themselves to that party and that leader implicitly.
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading It is an excellent thing for a modest man of real merit to discover that he has unsuspected resources of steady courage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an excellent thing for George Helm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He changed the liking of his followers into that passionate loyalty which is the great force in the world of action.
