the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am young and unknown to many of you.
a cherished desire
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am young and unknown to many of you.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
brought into existence
From this reading I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
at any time
From this reading I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
a boy or man
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
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From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I am young and unknown to many of you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have no wealthy or popular relations to recommend me.
the force of workers available
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
not any; not one
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading I have no wealthy or popular relations to recommend me.
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading I have no wealthy or popular relations to recommend me.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading I have no wealthy or popular relations to recommend me.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
express in words
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
not known
From this reading I am young and unknown to many of you.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading I have no wealthy or popular relations to recommend me.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Whether it be true or not, I can say, for one, that I have no other so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
but in spite of that
From this reading How far I shall succeed in gratifying this ambition, is yet to be developed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am young and unknown to many of you.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I am young and unknown to many of you.
