used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading He longed to do, where formerly he had been content to but read of the accomplishments of others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
make certain of
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
for the reason that
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He longed to do, where formerly he had been content to but read of the accomplishments of others.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He longed to do, where formerly he had been content to but read of the accomplishments of others.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He longed to do, where formerly he had been content to but read of the accomplishments of others.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He longed to do, where formerly he had been content to but read of the accomplishments of others.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading He longed to do, where formerly he had been content to but read of the accomplishments of others.
set up or found
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
kingshipnounUS /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/
the dignity or rank or position of a king
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He longed to do, where formerly he had been content to but read of the accomplishments of others.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
Nadara
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From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
NAGOOLA
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From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
new-found
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From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
others
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From this reading He longed to do, where formerly he had been content to but read of the accomplishments of others.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He longed to do, where formerly he had been content to but read of the accomplishments of others.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
Smith-Jones
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From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
in the near future
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
troglodytesnoun
type genus of the Troglodytidae
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
ultra-cultured
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From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
Waldo
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From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To his chagrin, however, he soon discovered that the classical education to which his earlier life had been devoted under the guidance of a fond and ultra-cultured mother was to prove a most inadequate foundation upon which to build a practical scheme of life for himself and his people.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where before he had shrunk from responsibility he now found himself anxious to assume it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE GREAT NAGOOLA Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones had gladly embraced the opportunity which chance had offered him to assume the kingship of the little tribe of troglodytes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading First, because his position would assure Nadara greater safety, and, second, because of the opening it would give him for the exercise of his new-found initiative.
