used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
admonitionsnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
(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 It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
amphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
eagerly desirous
From this reading “Having done all this, his anxious love is still unsatisfied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
the act of departing
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Having done all this, his anxious love is still unsatisfied.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
foreseeverbUS /fɔːrˈsiː/
realize beforehand
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
furnishesverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪz/
third-person singular of “furnish” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Having done all this, his anxious love is still unsatisfied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Having done all this, his anxious love is still unsatisfied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
immediately past
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Having done all this, his anxious love is still unsatisfied.
engage in
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
the force of workers available
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
Pearlstein
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From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
providesverbUS /prəˈvaɪdz/
third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
roofedadjectiveUS /ruːft/
covered with a roof; having a roof as specified (often used in combination)
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
get by special effort
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
make square
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Having done all this, his anxious love is still unsatisfied.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
sustenancenounUS /ˈsʌstənəns/
a source of materials to nourish the body
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Having done all this, his anxious love is still unsatisfied.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
unsatisfiedadjectiveUS /ənˈsætɪsfaɪd/
not having been satisfied
From this reading “Having done all this, his anxious love is still unsatisfied.
warnsverbUS /wɔːrnz/
third-person singular of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading He tells him all that he knows, or can learn concerning them, warns him against such dangers as he can foresee.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
at the time that
From this reading The speaker began gently:— “When a father sends his child on a long journey in foreign lands, he first provides for his sustenance, furnishes him with suitable clothing, and tries to secure friends for him in those far-off countries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the day before that fixed for the departure of the students, and all the town was gathered in the Square, now changed to an amphitheatre, and roofed with canvas.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Professor Pearlstein was to give the young men a last charge, repeating admonitions which they had already heard, indeed, but which in these circumstances would make a deeper impression.
