used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He therefore held his peace and prayed for wisdom.
any thing at all
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
rid of obstructions
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
CLEMENTadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading CLEMENT sighed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
ecclesiasticaladjectiveUS /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪkəl/
of or associated with a church (especially a Christian Church)
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He therefore held his peace and prayed for wisdom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He therefore held his peace and prayed for wisdom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He therefore held his peace and prayed for wisdom.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading He therefore held his peace and prayed for wisdom.
express in words
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading CLEMENT sighed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He therefore held his peace and prayed for wisdom.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For one thing he had been taught to pause: _i. e._, in certain difficulties, neither to do nor say anything, until the matter should clear itself a little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He began to doubt whether he had taken the wisest course with a creature so passionate.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But young as he was, he had already learned many lessons of ecclesiastical wisdom.
