050271
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From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
speak to
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
(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 Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE QUEST OF THE VEILED WOMAN _To the benevolent and pitiful.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading THE QUEST OF THE VEILED WOMAN _To the benevolent and pitiful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Help implored: by letter or personal interview.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
essentialsnounUS /eˈsenʃəlz/
plural of “essential” — anything indispensable
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
Gilead
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From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Help implored: by letter or personal interview.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Help implored: by letter or personal interview.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
institutingverbUS /ˈɪnstɪtuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Help implored: by letter or personal interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Help implored: by letter or personal interview.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
not any; not one
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE QUEST OF THE VEILED WOMAN _To the benevolent and pitiful.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Help implored: by letter or personal interview.
others
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From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Help implored: by letter or personal interview.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading THE QUEST OF THE VEILED WOMAN _To the benevolent and pitiful.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
presumingverbUS /prɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading THE QUEST OF THE VEILED WOMAN _To the benevolent and pitiful.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
except for; apart from
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
self-guardedness
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From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
Suppliantnoun
one praying humbly for something
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE QUEST OF THE VEILED WOMAN _To the benevolent and pitiful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE QUEST OF THE VEILED WOMAN _To the benevolent and pitiful.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
VEILEDadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading THE QUEST OF THE VEILED WOMAN _To the benevolent and pitiful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Address, Suppliant_, 050271, _Daily Post._ No one instituting a philanthropic mission could have been less adequately equipped for it in one way than Gilead himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beginning by presuming in all others an integrity as pure as his own, he had from the first to put force upon his nature to cultivate that suspicion of motive, that moral self-guardedness, which are the first essentials of practical benevolence.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE QUEST OF THE VEILED WOMAN _To the benevolent and pitiful.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Fifty pounds will save a wretched wife and mother from ruin and disgrace.
