Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

highly skilled

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

moving forward

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

a youthful male person

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading The _rosa sera_ is the thing, for safe and spreading efflorescence.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

a message received and understood

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The _rosa sera_ is the thing, for safe and spreading efflorescence.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

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From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Markham spoke with much sagacity.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

on one occasion

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

an unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

unusual or striking

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading The _rosa sera_ is the thing, for safe and spreading efflorescence.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading The _rosa sera_ is the thing, for safe and spreading efflorescence.

The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)

From this reading Markham spoke with much sagacity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

plural of “serum” — an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates

From this reading The _rosa sera_ is the thing, for safe and spreading efflorescence.

term of address for a man

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Markham spoke with much sagacity.

process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space

From this reading The _rosa sera_ is the thing, for safe and spreading efflorescence.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

from that place or that time

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

a special situation

From this reading The _rosa sera_ is the thing, for safe and spreading efflorescence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In miscellaneous information, far more accomplished than any boy of his time.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

in diverse ways

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

precisely as stated

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

(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 Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Markham, the master, had a high opinion of him; and once, in the midst of strong and favourable prognostics, said, "There was nothing against him but what was for him; rank and connections, and the too probable event of thence advancing into life too forward and too early."

which person or people

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Markham spoke with much sagacity.

but in spite of that

From this reading Though not so remarkable for book knowledge as his brother Sir James, who thus, indeed, was nothing less than a prodigy, yet was M'Donald extremely well and very variously read.