used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
how long something has existed
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
the two together, not just one
From this reading William’s genius, therefore, both quick and strong, was stimulated by emulation.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading William’s genius, therefore, both quick and strong, was stimulated by emulation.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading His literary career gave his uncle very thorough satisfaction.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
Cæsar
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From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
being one more than seven
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
emulationnounUS /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/
ambition to equal or excel
From this reading William’s genius, therefore, both quick and strong, was stimulated by emulation.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His literary career gave his uncle very thorough satisfaction.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading William’s genius, therefore, both quick and strong, was stimulated by emulation.
a man of refinement
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading His literary career gave his uncle very thorough satisfaction.
Metamorphoses
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From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
nephew'snounUS /ˈnefjuːz/
possessive form of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
Ovid's
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From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
the possibility of future success
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading William’s genius, therefore, both quick and strong, was stimulated by emulation.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading His literary career gave his uncle very thorough satisfaction.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
an educational institution
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
having a supporting base
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading William’s genius, therefore, both quick and strong, was stimulated by emulation.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading William’s genius, therefore, both quick and strong, was stimulated by emulation.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading William’s genius, therefore, both quick and strong, was stimulated by emulation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading His literary career gave his uncle very thorough satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
precisely as stated
From this reading His literary career gave his uncle very thorough satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
Weatherby
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From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
Wentbridge's
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From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
at the time that
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
WILLIAM
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From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading William’s genius, therefore, both quick and strong, was stimulated by emulation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That gentleman began his seminary with a considerable prospect of success, and among a good number of pupils had several boys of nearly his nephew’s standing.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Before he reached his eleventh year, he was advanced to Cæsar and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, and at the head of a class of promising scholars in the various school exercises.
a late time of life
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WILLIAM Hamilton, the young hero of this true history, was eight years of age when he removed to his uncle doctor Wentbridge’s school, in the neighbourhood of Weatherby.
