used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A FRIEND IN NEED."
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
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From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
divisible by two
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
set up or found
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "A FRIEND IN NEED."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
holiestadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊliɪst/
superlative of “holy” — belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
HumanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A FRIEND IN NEED."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "A FRIEND IN NEED."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
painstakingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋ/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
not often
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
simpleradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpələr/
comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Human nature is weak, and we are told there are mixed motives to be found even in the holiest actions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
at the time that
From this reading At times, when he took less pains and was simpler in style, he seldom failed to satisfy his hearers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Mr. Drummond never could be brought to acknowledge even to himself the reason why he took so much pains to compose his sermon for that Sunday.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without possessing any special claim to eloquence, he had always been earnest and painstaking, bestowing much labor on the construction and finish of his sentences, which were in consequence more elaborate than original.
