used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
Africa'snounUS /ˈæfrəkəz/
possessive form of “africa” — the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
(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 His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
benightedadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
overtaken by night or darkness
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
buoyancynounUS /ˈbɔɪənsi/
cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
exil'd
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From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
something many people believe that is false
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Farewell my former joys!
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Farewell my former joys!
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Farewell my former joys!
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
Llwellin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Farewell my former joys!
not any; not one
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
once-lov'd
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From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
and nothing more
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
a course of conduct
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
preceptornoun
teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
Samboe
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From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
ServingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
get rid of
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading I sigh no more For Africa's once-lov'd, benighted shore: Serving a benefactor, I am free, At my best home, if not exil'd from thee."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Thy lips have shed instruction as the dew, Taught me what path to shun, and what pursue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
which person or people
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading His quickness gained the entire attention of his preceptor; while these was a charm and freshness in all he said, which could only be derived from quick perceptions and a warm heart--a buoyancy of fancy and a fervid feeling, which won the affections of all those who had to instruct him.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Samboe, placed with the respectable Mr. Llwellin, made rapid progress in reading and writing, and in the elements of general knowledge.
