used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
aldermannounUS /ˈɔːldərmən/
a member of a municipal legislative body (as a city council)
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
in addition
From this reading Also, you should pay particular attention to the clothes which you inhabit.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Also, you should pay particular attention to the clothes which you inhabit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
clothing in general
From this reading Also, you should pay particular attention to the clothes which you inhabit.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
the head of a state government
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
inhabitverbUS /ˌɪnˈhæbət/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Also, you should pay particular attention to the clothes which you inhabit.
an occurrence of something
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
engage in
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Also, you should pay particular attention to the clothes which you inhabit.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Also, you should pay particular attention to the clothes which you inhabit.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
express in words
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Also, you should pay particular attention to the clothes which you inhabit.
slouchyadjective
lacking stiffness in form or posture
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
tannernounUS /ˈtænər/
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also, you should pay particular attention to the clothes which you inhabit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
being of use or service
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If you would be, for instance, a great statesman, be first an alderman; if a great warrior, be first--well, say a tanner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
a Caucasian
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading An old white hat and a slouchy old overcoat will insure you a nomination for the office of Governor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There are one or two observations I would here make, which may be useful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are ambitious, you had better commence at the lower rounds of the ladder, in order that your ascent may be safe and rapid.
