used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
analyseverb
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIGHT AND WRONG PRINCIPLES.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading His argument was reported.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
an occurrence of something
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
diplomanounUS /dɪˈploʊmɑː/
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
Dunbar
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From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
divisible by two
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
PRINCIPLESnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading RIGHT AND WRONG PRINCIPLES.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading His argument was reported.
precisely, exactly
From this reading RIGHT AND WRONG PRINCIPLES.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EVEN before Hudson succeeded in getting his diploma, Dunbar had come before the court in a case of great importance, and made quite an impression on the public mind.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
precisely as stated
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His argument was reported.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He did not analyse very carefully the feeling that induced him to look in upon Hudson; if he had, he would have discovered something like a desire to exhibit his rising greatness, and cause him to appreciate the contrast between them.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading RIGHT AND WRONG PRINCIPLES.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading On the day this report appeared in the newspapers, something brought to his mind his old friend and college companion, whom he had not met for nearly a year.
