used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading But his indefatigable activity overflowed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
Athenæum
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From this reading His “Municipal History of Boston,” his “History of the Boston Athenæum,” and his “Life of Colonel Shaw” have permanent interest and value.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading His “Municipal History of Boston,” his “History of the Boston Athenæum,” and his “Life of Colonel Shaw” have permanent interest and value.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his indefatigable activity overflowed.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading His “Municipal History of Boston,” his “History of the Boston Athenæum,” and his “Life of Colonel Shaw” have permanent interest and value.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
drynessnounUS /ˈdraɪnəs/
the condition of not containing or being covered by a liquid (especially water)
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
set up or found
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his indefatigable activity overflowed.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
inconsiderableadjective
too small or unimportant to merit attention
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading But his indefatigable activity overflowed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His “Municipal History of Boston,” his “History of the Boston Athenæum,” and his “Life of Colonel Shaw” have permanent interest and value.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
the literary culture
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His “Municipal History of Boston,” his “History of the Boston Athenæum,” and his “Life of Colonel Shaw” have permanent interest and value.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
MunicipaladjectiveUS /mjuːˈnɪsəpəl/
relating or belonging to or characteristic of a municipality
From this reading His “Municipal History of Boston,” his “History of the Boston Athenæum,” and his “Life of Colonel Shaw” have permanent interest and value.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
not any; not one
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading But his indefatigable activity overflowed.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading His “Municipal History of Boston,” his “History of the Boston Athenæum,” and his “Life of Colonel Shaw” have permanent interest and value.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Even as a man of letters, he occupies no inconsiderable place.
QuincynounUS /ˈkwɪnsi/
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading His “Municipal History of Boston,” his “History of the Boston Athenæum,” and his “Life of Colonel Shaw” have permanent interest and value.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
successivelyadverbUS /səkˈsesɪvli/
in proper order or sequence
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading His “Municipal History of Boston,” his “History of the Boston Athenæum,” and his “Life of Colonel Shaw” have permanent interest and value.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
nonexistent
From this reading His “History of Harvard College” is a valuable and entertaining treatment of a subject not wanting in natural dryness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One would be apt to think that, in the various offices which Mr. Quincy successively filled, he would have found enough to do.
