used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this proved a sad mistake.
(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 Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
a youthful male person
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
engage in
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
manifestsnounUS /ˈmænəfests/
plural of “manifest” — a customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
MaximnounUS /ˈmæksəm/
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading But this proved a sad mistake.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
established beyond doubt
From this reading But this proved a sad mistake.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading But this proved a sad mistake.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
a male human offspring
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like genius, it falls to the lot of the chosen few, and generally manifests itself early in life.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
nonexistent
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peter’s little friend presented all the traits of this type, which as the product of education or experience is but rarely seen.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading The mother of the blind boy realized what good fortune had befallen her son in winning the friendship of this child.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Old Maxim likewise appreciated this, and felt confident that since his pupil now enjoyed the benefit of an influence heretofore wanting, his moral development would make tranquil and continuous progress.
