used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
anecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
BOYHOODnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
Caleb
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From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Daily duties well done form character, and only character creates worth.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
carefully weighed
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Daily duties well done form character, and only character creates worth.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Daily duties well done form character, and only character creates worth.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Daily duties well done form character, and only character creates worth.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Daily duties well done form character, and only character creates worth.
being one more than seven
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
a social unit living together
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Daily duties well done form character, and only character creates worth.
FultonnounUS /ˈfʊltən/
American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
FULTON'SnounUS /ˈfʊltənz/
possessive form of “fulton” — American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
and nothing more
From this reading Daily duties well done form character, and only character creates worth.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
an educational institution
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time the family had returned to Lancaster, and Robert was considered old enough to attend the school kept by one Caleb Johnson, a Quaker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
under normal conditions
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
(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 It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
which person or people
From this reading It is an inspiration to boys and girls, who dream of fame through splendid future action, to realize that a hero usually begins life by a normal childhood, striving to do well the trivial tasks.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ROBERT FULTON’S BOYHOOD So many anecdotes have been told about Robert Fulton’s boyhood that they will fill a whole chapter.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Daily duties well done form character, and only character creates worth.
a late time of life
From this reading Robert Fulton studied at home, under his parents’ teaching, until he was eight years old.
