used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
acquirements
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From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
(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 was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INDIAN’S REVENGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
FairbanksnounUS /ˈferbəŋks/
United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
INDIAN'SnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading AN INDIAN’S REVENGE.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
not any; not one
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
unusual or striking
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading AN INDIAN’S REVENGE.
an educational institution
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he never boasted of his remarkable achievements, like his predecessor, his pupils had far greater confidence in his knowledge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
a source of difficulty
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading He was not a man of extensive acquirements, but he was thoroughly versed in all the branches he was required to teach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Mr. Fairbanks assumed charge of the school there was no further trouble.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was a teacher of large experience, good judgment, and a happy faculty of imparting what he knew.
