used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
(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 But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
allurements
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From this reading This it was that opened his stolid mind to the allurements of ambition.
a cherished desire
From this reading This it was that opened his stolid mind to the allurements of ambition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He rejoiced in an aspiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
aspirationnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃən/
a will to succeed
From this reading He rejoiced in an aspiration.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
intentionally conceived
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
distinctionsnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃənz/
plural of “distinction” — a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
endowmentnounUS /enˈdaʊmənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
Hilary
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From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
inimitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɪmətəbəl/
defying imitation; matchless
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
kentry
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From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This it was that opened his stolid mind to the allurements of ambition.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading This it was that opened his stolid mind to the allurements of ambition.
an amount of time
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading He rejoiced in an aspiration.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But courage, the inherent, inimitable endowment, he recognized as the soul of heroism, and in all the arrogance of elation he became conscious that he possessed it.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading This it was that opened his stolid mind to the allurements of ambition.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
triumphsnounUS /ˈtraɪəmfs/
plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
at the time that
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He learned that the world is wide; he beheld the triumphs of military science; he acquiesced in the fixed distinctions of rank, since he must needs concede the finer grades of capacity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was a wonderful period of mental development for this wild young creature of the woods, when Hilary received in his sudden transition to the “valley kentry” his first adequate impressions of civilization.
