used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
(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 During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
(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 I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
give a description of
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST LIBERAL IMPERIALIST.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
Former's
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Forster
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Forster's
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From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
Gordon
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From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
Hartington
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From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This, however, I will say, in justice to Forster himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, I will say, in justice to Forster himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
ImbroglionounUS /ˌɪmˈbroʊljoʊ/
an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
ImperialismnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəlɪzəm/
a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
IMPERIALISTnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəlɪst/
a believer in imperialism
From this reading THE FIRST LIBERAL IMPERIALIST.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
IntriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading This, however, I will say, in justice to Forster himself.
LIBERALadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading THE FIRST LIBERAL IMPERIALIST.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
engage in
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
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 should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
not any; not one
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
something you have to do
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
PallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
PioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
PlotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
ReactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
ResponsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
Rosebery
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From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
express in words
From this reading This, however, I will say, in justice to Forster himself.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
SteadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST LIBERAL IMPERIALIST.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, I will say, in justice to Forster himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Forster a Pioneer of Liberal Imperialism--His Political Courage--His Unfortunate Manner--His Home Life--Intrigues in the Cabinet--The Plots against Forster's Life--Reaction in his Favour--Forster and Lord Hartington--The Former's Grief for Gordon--Forster and Lord Rosebery--Mr. Stead and the _Pall Mall Gazette_--His Responsibility for the Gordon Imbroglio.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
Wharfeside
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From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This, however, I will say, in justice to Forster himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I should like to dwell upon my visits to Forster at his own home at Wharfeside, and to describe the frank, wholesome talk which I had there on many different occasions with the master of the house; but the talk was private, I made no notes of it at the time, and it is better that I should make no attempt to recall it now.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading During all my intercourse with him I never heard him utter a harsh word or give expression to an unworthy sentiment.
