a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
ALEXA
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From this reading ANDREW AND ALEXA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANDREW AND ALEXA.
ANDREWnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading ANDREW AND ALEXA.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There was in them the change only of development.
unvarying in nature
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading There was in them the change only of development.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
fashionsnounUS /ˈfæʃənz/
plural of “fashion” — how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
lairdnounUS /lerd/
a landowner
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
social deportment
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
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 She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
and nothing more
From this reading There was in them the change only of development.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
carry out
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was in them the change only of development.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was in them the change only of development.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
which person or people
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She did not take into account his intercourse with God, as with highest human minds, and his constant wakefulness to carry into action what things he learned.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Thus trained in noblest fashions of freedom, it was small wonder that his bearing and manners, the natural outcome and expression of his habits of being, should grow in liberty.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Andrew had occasion to call on the laird to pay his father's rent, and Alexa, who had not seen him for some time, thought him improved both in carriage and speech, and wondered.
