used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
agriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
avaricenounUS /ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In his youth he had been idle and extravagant.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
Castlecombe
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From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
Cheffington
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From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading In his youth he had been idle and extravagant.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
the organ of sight
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
a boy or man
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
not in action or at work
From this reading In his youth he had been idle and extravagant.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
keennessnoun
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
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 George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
the force of workers available
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
overrodeverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈroʊd/
inflected form of “override” — rule against
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
overweeningadjective
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
self-esteemnoun
a feeling of pride in yourself
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
precisely as stated
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
ViscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading George Frederick Cheffington, fifth Viscount Castlecombe, was, in many ways, a very clever old man.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was extremely ignorant of most things which can be taught by books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he had a thorough acquaintance with practical agriculture, considerable keenness in finance, and a quick eye to detect the weaknesses of his fellow men.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading On the other hand, his overweening self-esteem led him to think that what he knew comprised what was chiefly, if not solely, worth knowing, and his avarice occasionally overrode his native talent for business.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In his youth he had been idle and extravagant.
