used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
ardournoun
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
limitationnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
livelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
MoraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
an old word for “no”
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
and nothing more
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
by chance
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
psalmodynoun
the act of singing psalms or hymns
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
a person who is being chased
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
stricteradjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktər/
comparative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
required or under orders
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading But the instructions of Arnold were only vocal: nay, they had a stricter limitation, they were confined to psalmody.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘During these events and accidents, the trifling studies I might be said to have, were, as far as I had the means, pursued.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
belonging to which person
From this reading ‘Moral remarks do not escape the notice of boys whose minds are active, nor the moral consequences of things, so much perhaps as is supposed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That is, whenever I could procure a book, I did not fail to read it; I took pains to repeat, that I might well understand my rules in arithmetic; and as for music, Arnold was studied with increasing ardour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had I possessed any instrument, had I begun to practise, and had the means of obtaining a livelihood suggested themselves in this way, music would, most probably, have been my profession.
