used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
Alardy
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From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Yet this was Gilchrist Harborough’s case.
common-sense
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From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
complainsverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
counselled
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From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
COURTSHIPnounUS /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF CROWS’ FARM.
CROWSnounUS /kroʊz/
plural of “crow” — black birds having a raucous call
From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF CROWS’ FARM.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF CROWS’ FARM.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
Gilchrist
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From this reading Yet this was Gilchrist Harborough’s case.
gratifiesverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “gratify” — make happy or satisfied
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
HARBOROUGH
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From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF CROWS’ FARM.
Harborough's
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From this reading Yet this was Gilchrist Harborough’s case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF CROWS’ FARM.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
a human being
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
having a point
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
recognisesverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
try to get or reach
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
suitabilitynounUS /ˌsuːtəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COURTSHIP OF HARBOROUGH OF CROWS’ FARM.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet this was Gilchrist Harborough’s case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
trinitynounUS /ˈtrɪnəti/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading Man is a triple development; call him, body, soul and spirit, or mind, matter and extension,--he is, however regarded, a trinity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet this was Gilchrist Harborough’s case.
at the time that
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
which person or people
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
Wilhelmina
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From this reading Mind had counselled him to seek Wilhelmina Alardy as his wife; reason pointed out her unique suitability to his requirements; common-sense told him that she was exactly and precisely the person for all practical purposes.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A man who recognises his three natures (which fortunately all do not), and who in his wife or work gratifies two of the three, is asking much of Providence when he complains that the third is unsatisfied.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet this was Gilchrist Harborough’s case.
