achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
adherencenounUS /ədˈhɪrəns/
faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
(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 Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
conciliatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪliːətɔːri/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
the specified day of the month
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
enmitiesnounUS /ˈenmətiz/
plural of “enmity” — a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
feudsnounUS /fjuːdz/
plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
of great significance or value
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
jealousiesnounUS /ˈdʒeləsiz/
plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
propitiateverb
make peace with
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
propsnounUS /prɑːps/
proper respect
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But henceforth he began thoughtfully to cement the foundations of his House, to extend the area, to strengthen the props.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before, though by temper conciliatory, yet, through honesty, indifferent to the enmities he provoked, in his adherence to what his conscience approved, he now laid himself out to propitiate all ancient feuds, soothe all jealousies, and convert foes into friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hitherto he had advanced on his career without calculation; and nature, not policy, had achieved his power.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Policy now mingled with the justice that had made him esteemed, and the generosity that had won him love.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
but in spite of that
From this reading But from that date changes, slight, yet noticeable and important, were at work both in the conduct and character of the great Earl.
