1805
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From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
advocacynounUS /ˈædvəkəsi/
active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
how long something has existed
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
(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 He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
ChristchurchnounUS /ˈkraɪsttʃərtʃ/
industrial city at the center of a rich agricultural region
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
ExaminernounUS /ɪɡˈzæmənər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
promote over another
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
gloomiest
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From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
insufferableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌfərəbəl/
unbearably arrogant or conceited
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
noblemannounUS /ˈnoʊbəlmən/
a titled peer of the realm
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
Ormond-street
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From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
palpableadjectiveUS /ˈpælpəbəl/
capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
quitted
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From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
school-boy
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From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
in the near future
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In 1805, an amiable nobleman, high in office, procured him a humble post under government; but this was as little calculated for the public spirit of honest advocacy which lived in him as the lawyer's office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
precisely as stated
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He soon threw it up, having engaged with his brother in the establishment of the well known newspaper, the Examiner.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
in or at the place that
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After Leigh Hunt quitted Christchurch, of which, and of the life there, he gives a very interesting description, at the age of sixteen was published a volume of his school-boy verses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But a wealthy aunt, with handsome daughters, came from the West Indies, and Great Ormond-street, and afterward Merton, in Surrey, where this aunt went to live, became a new and happy resort for him.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading He then spent some time in what he calls "that gloomiest of all '_darkness palpable_'"--a lawyer's office; he became theatrical critic in a newly established paper, the News; and his zeal, integrity, and talent formed a striking contrast to the dishonest criticism and insufferable dramatic nonsense then in public favor.
