used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A superficial View of our Hero’s Infancy CHAPTER THREE.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading TO DOCTOR CHAPTER ONE.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading TO DOCTOR CHAPTER ONE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
Hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A superficial View of our Hero’s Infancy CHAPTER THREE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
of great significance or value
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
InfancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading A superficial View of our Hero’s Infancy CHAPTER THREE.
initiatedverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
InstancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
Mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.
as might be expected
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
ObservationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A superficial View of our Hero’s Infancy CHAPTER THREE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading TO DOCTOR CHAPTER ONE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.
PatronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
ProwessnounUS /ˈpraʊəs/
a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.
SagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.
sagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
superficialadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl/
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
From this reading A superficial View of our Hero’s Infancy CHAPTER THREE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is initiated in a Military Life, and has the good Fortune to acquire a generous Patron CHAPTER FOUR.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A superficial View of our Hero’s Infancy CHAPTER THREE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO DOCTOR CHAPTER ONE.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some sage Observations that naturally introduce our important History CHAPTER TWO.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A superficial View of our Hero’s Infancy CHAPTER THREE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His Mother’s Prowess and Death; together with some Instances of his own Sagacity CHAPTER FIVE.