used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
in addition
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
a cherished desire
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
BelievingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
Bodine
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From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
Clancy
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From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
Ella
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From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
evokingverbUS /ɪˈvoʊkɪŋ/
-ing form of “evoke” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
fascinations
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From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
a boy or man
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
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 The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
NOBLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
and nothing more
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
purposed
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From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
To recall to mind.
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He recalled the abundant proofs of his kindness and liberality; and, now that his young dream was over, he purposed to carry out the old man's schemes as best he could.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
solitudes
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From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
which person or people
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading NOBLE REVENGE George Houghton took to the mountain solitudes a better and purer spirit than Clancy, who was so ready to be consoled by ambition and the fascinations of a woman incapable of evoking the best in his nature.
the words that are spoken
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Believing that not only Bodine, but also that Ella herself, would have nothing to do with him, his affectionate nature turned to his father.
people who are wounded
From this reading With a large charity he tried to forget the stern words which had sorely wounded him, and only to remember the influences on his father's life which had led to their utterance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young fellow did fish and hunt with tireless energy, and many a humble cabin was stocked with provisions by his exertions.
