acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
Chillingly
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From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
ci-devant
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From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
DESPITEprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading He took his measles and whooping-cough with philosophical equanimity.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But he evidently spoke the less in order to reflect the more.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took his measles and whooping-cough with philosophical equanimity.
heir-at-lawnoun
the person legally entitled to inherit the property of someone who dies intestate
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took his measles and whooping-cough with philosophical equanimity.
the quality of being humane
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But he evidently spoke the less in order to reflect the more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
measlesnounUS /ˈmiːzəlz/
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash; occurs primarily in children
From this reading He took his measles and whooping-cough with philosophical equanimity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he evidently spoke the less in order to reflect the more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But he evidently spoke the less in order to reflect the more.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading He took his measles and whooping-cough with philosophical equanimity.
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
PythagorasnounUS /ˌpɪθəˈɡɔːrɑːs/
Greek philosopher and mathematician who proved the Pythagorean theorem; considered to be the first true mathematician (circa 580-500 BC)
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading But he evidently spoke the less in order to reflect the more.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
an educational institution
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
semi-predictions
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From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he evidently spoke the less in order to reflect the more.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took his measles and whooping-cough with philosophical equanimity.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
the act of using
From this reading He gradually acquired the use of speech, but he did not too lavishly exercise that special attribute of humanity.
whooping-cough
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From this reading He took his measles and whooping-cough with philosophical equanimity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
a late time of life
From this reading During the earlier years of childhood he spoke as little as if he had been prematurely trained in the school of Pythagoras.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading DESPITE the sinister semi-predictions of the /ci-devant/ heir-at-law, the youthful Chillingly passed with safety, and indeed with dignity, through the infant stages of existence.
