used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
agnosticnounUS /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/
someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something
From this reading Devonham was agnostic, because reason ruled his life.
(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 Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
for the reason that
From this reading Devonham was agnostic, because reason ruled his life.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
DevoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Devoid of imagination, he had no temptations.
Devonham
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From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
extravagances
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From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
Fillery
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From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
set up or found
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Devoid of imagination, he had no temptations.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Devoid of imagination, he had no temptations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
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 Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Devonham was agnostic, because reason ruled his life.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
not any; not one
From this reading Devoid of imagination, he had no temptations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Devonham was agnostic, because reason ruled his life.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading Devonham was agnostic, because reason ruled his life.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
SpeculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Devoid of imagination, he had no temptations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
not known
From this reading Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
unstableadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪbəl/
lacking stability or fixity or firmness
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not that he thought he knew everything, but that he refused to base action on what he regarded as unknown.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Edward Fillery was glad that Paul Devonham, good friend and skillful colleague, was his assistant; for Devonham, competent as himself in knowledge and experience, found explanations for all things, and had in his natural temperament a quality of sane judgment which corrected extravagances.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Speculative, within limits, he might be, but he belonged not to the unstable.
