used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
(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 There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
descants
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From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
wanted intensely
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
exemptionnounUS /ɪɡˈzempʃən/
immunity from an obligation or duty
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
health'snounUS /helθs/
possessive form of “health” — a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
LanguagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
immediately past
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
a room where books are kept
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
meditated
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From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
Preceptornoun
teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
a male human offspring
From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
in the near future
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
carry out
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
a special situation
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was little danger of his forgetting that promise, nor any likelihood of his being unprepared to execute it, for his mind was fully stored with all the several systems of the Greek philosophers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was not exactly the thing, that Philip had meditated to do, but it was what he could not escape from.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
Wilsons
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From this reading After breakfast the next morning he desired Philip to accompany him and the Wilsons, father and son, into his library.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Mr. De Lancaster descants upon the Duties of a Preceptor in the learned Languages._ It is probably in the reader’s recollection, that De Lancaster in his last conversation with the Reverend Edward Wilson, had promised to collect his thoughts, and offer his opinion on the duties of a preceptor in the learned languages.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was not however hooked without a small struggle to get free, for as soon as he understood it was to be a cabinet council on the topic of his son’s education, he humbly moved for exemption on the plea of his entire acquiescence in his father’s will and pleasure, modestly declaring that he did not hold himself entitled to form any opinion in the case--besides, he should be glad to take a little air, for his health’s sake.
