used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
CalvinistnounUS /ˈkælvənəst/
an adherent of the theological doctrines of John Calvin
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
controversialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈvɜːrʃəl/
marked by or capable of arousing controversy
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
differingverbUS /ˈdɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “differ” — be different
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
dispensationnounUS /ˌdɪspənˈseɪʃən/
an exemption from some rule or obligation
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
forerunnernounUS /ˈfɔːrʌnər/
a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
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 I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
death of a person
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
immediately past
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
loftilyadverb
in a lofty manner
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
Magoun
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From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
the force of workers available
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
others
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From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
personificationnounUS /pərˌsɑːnəfəˈkeɪʃən/
a person who represents an abstract quality
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
unyieldingadjectiveUS /əˈnjiːldɪŋ/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was the last, but not the least of his kind, who built deep and strong and straight upon the foundations of morality and religion; so that others could build loftily and boldly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I boasted of that firm, unyielding, controversial Calvinist, George F. Magoun, who ruled the college in his own stern way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
in or at the place that
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
which person or people
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
belonging to which person
From this reading I boasted of that grim, fighting man whose name the town bears, who was the personification of the determined, American pioneer, the conqueror of mere circumstances.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet both men were made of the same stern, unyielding stuff, and both rested their lives and the hope of life's better things to come, upon the same foundation.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading I led them to the grave where rests the body of his successor, the two differing from one another in opinions and method at every point; for the younger man was the forerunner of a new dispensation, its prophet, disciple and martyr.
