used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
austeritynounUS /ˌɔːˈsterɪti/
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
bakersnounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
plural of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
beneficencenounUS /bəˈnefəsəns/
doing good; feeling beneficent
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
brawlingverbUS /ˈbrɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “brawl” — to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
greatly pleased
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
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 If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
loavesnounUS /loʊvz/
plural of “loaf” — a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
misrulenounUS /mɪsˈruːl/
government that is inefficient or dishonest
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
potentatenounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪt/
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
promoternounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he refused the brawling multitude the right of misrule, he at least endeavored to rule them in righteousness.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading So far from indulging in unreasonable austerity, he delighted to see the poor and the laboring man rejoice; and for this purpose he was a great promoter of holidays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the contrary, where the dignity of office permitted, he abounded in generosity and condescension.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To spread abundance in the land, he obliged the bakers to give thirteen loaves to the dozen--a golden rule which remains a monument of his beneficence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From what I have recounted in the foregoing chapter, I would not have it imagined that the great Peter was a tyrannical potentate, ruling with a rod of iron.
