used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
ADVANTAGESnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF TREADING THE BORDERLAND OF VICE.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
equally
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
ancestornounUS /ˈænsestər/
someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
ancestraladjectiveUS /ænˈsestrəl/
inherited or inheritable by established rules (usually legal rules) of descent
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
Beverley
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From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
BORDERLANDnoun
district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF TREADING THE BORDERLAND OF VICE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
Claghorns
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From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
clashedverbUS /klæʃt/
past form of “clash” — crash together with violent impact
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
disputationnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːˈteɪʃən/
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
divergingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
tending to move apart in different directions
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
diversionsnounUS /dɪˈvɜːrʒənz/
plural of “diversion” — an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
Heidelberg
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From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
identicaladjectiveUS /aɪˈdentɪkəl/
exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
JaredverbUS /ˈdʒerɪd/
past form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF TREADING THE BORDERLAND OF VICE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
a course of conduct
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
philosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF TREADING THE BORDERLAND OF VICE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the diversions indulged in at Heidelberg, during the accidental reunion of the Claghorns, there had been one particularly affected by Professor and philosopher.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
TREADINGverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF TREADING THE BORDERLAND OF VICE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
VICEnounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading THE ADVANTAGES OF TREADING THE BORDERLAND OF VICE.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
wherein
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From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Reverend Jared had continued in the path in which his footsteps had been placed in childhood, while Beverley had wandered far.
which person or people
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading The early education of these two had been identical; their later training had progressed on widely diverging lines.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, being by inheritance as nearly alike as may be two who, descended from a common ancestor, partake of marked ancestral traits, agreement between them in reference to a matter wherein their views clashed was impossible; which fact had sufficed to lend a charm to disputation.
