used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
a youthful male person
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
communicated in words
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
Gordon
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From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
a message received and understood
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
intelligentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtelɪdʒəntli/
in an intelligent manner
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
Percival
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From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
reapingverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should like to call the attention of my young readers to the fact that Frank was now reaping the advantage of the time he had devoted to study and the cultivation of his mind.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
someone who visits
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he expressed himself intelligently and modestly, and deepened the favorable impression which he had already succeeded in making.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading FRANK IS OFFERED A POSITION Mr. Percival engaged Frank in conversation on general topics while Mrs. Gordon was out of the room.
which person or people
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A boy who starts in life with a fair education always stands a better chance than one who is poorly provided in that respect.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His young visitor had been an extensive reader, and displayed a good deal of general information.
