used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Viewed from a certain point, there was a touch of primeval orientalness in Benjamin Franklin.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading WHICH HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT DR.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANKLIN AND THE LATIN QUARTER.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Viewed from a certain point, there was a touch of primeval orientalness in Benjamin Franklin.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Viewed from a certain point, there was a touch of primeval orientalness in Benjamin Franklin.
DR
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envoysnounUS /ˈenvɔɪz/
plural of “envoy” — a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
FRANKLINnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading FRANKLIN AND THE LATIN QUARTER.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Viewed from a certain point, there was a touch of primeval orientalness in Benjamin Franklin.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither is there wanting something like his Scriptural parallel.
LATINadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading FRANKLIN AND THE LATIN QUARTER.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Neither is there wanting something like his Scriptural parallel.
social deportment
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither is there wanting something like his Scriptural parallel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
orientalness
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From this reading Viewed from a certain point, there was a touch of primeval orientalness in Benjamin Franklin.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading Neither is there wanting something like his Scriptural parallel.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading Viewed from a certain point, there was a touch of primeval orientalness in Benjamin Franklin.
one of four equal parts
From this reading FRANKLIN AND THE LATIN QUARTER.
express in words
From this reading WHICH HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT DR.
ScripturaladjectiveUS /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading Neither is there wanting something like his Scriptural parallel.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WHICH HAS SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT DR.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANKLIN AND THE LATIN QUARTER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Viewed from a certain point, there was a touch of primeval orientalness in Benjamin Franklin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Viewed from a certain point, there was a touch of primeval orientalness in Benjamin Franklin.
ViewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Viewed from a certain point, there was a touch of primeval orientalness in Benjamin Franklin.
nonexistent
From this reading Neither is there wanting something like his Scriptural parallel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first, both in point of time and merit, of American envoys was famous not less for the pastoral simplicity of his manners than for the politic grace of his mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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