used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
brought into existence
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
commonernounUS /ˈkɑːmənər/
a person who holds no title
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
divisible by two
From this reading He had a passion for philanthropy, but his love of justice was even stronger still.
a social unit living together
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had a passion for philanthropy, but his love of justice was even stronger still.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
heritagenounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
immeasurablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmeʒəræbli/
to an immeasurable degree; beyond measurement
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading He had a passion for philanthropy, but his love of justice was even stronger still.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had a passion for philanthropy, but his love of justice was even stronger still.
engage in
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
and nothing more
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
others
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From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He had a passion for philanthropy, but his love of justice was even stronger still.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading He had a passion for philanthropy, but his love of justice was even stronger still.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
with low volume
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
on the contrary
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had a passion for philanthropy, but his love of justice was even stronger still.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He had a passion for philanthropy, but his love of justice was even stronger still.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading His mother was of the Royal family, but his father was a commoner, and he seemed to have been born to such a heritage of sympathy as could not be confined to any class.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
at the time that
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He regarded the rights of others, as he did his own; and nothing could make him believe that England ought, or was obliged, to have within her borders a million of people in poverty.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Our story has dealt with the people rather than with the upper classes; but when a detailed history of these times shall be written, one of the foremost places will certainly be given to the Prince.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had worked quietly (the Society journals had kindly left him very much alone), and he was, besides, only a young man, but his influence amongst the aristocratic classes of England had been immeasurably great.
