used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
(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 Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOVE AND POLITICS.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He decided to become the obedient servant of the people that he might thus make all the people his servants.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
hazardsnounUS /ˈhæzərdz/
plural of “hazard” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading LOVE AND POLITICS.
held dear
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
engage in
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He decided to become the obedient servant of the people that he might thus make all the people his servants.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading He decided to become the obedient servant of the people that he might thus make all the people his servants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading LOVE AND POLITICS.
populacenounUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He decided to become the obedient servant of the people that he might thus make all the people his servants.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading He decided to become the obedient servant of the people that he might thus make all the people his servants.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Acting on his father's advice Bernard arrived in Norfolk in the course of a few days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He decided to become the obedient servant of the people that he might thus make all the people his servants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He realized that he was now a politician and decided to make a diligent study of the art of pleasing the populace and to sacrifice everything to the goddess of fame.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Knowing that whom the people loved they honored, he decided to win their love at all hazards.
