used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
in actual fact
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
on or to one side
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
comprehensivenessnoun
completeness over a broad scope
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
endorsedverbUS /enˈdɔːrst/
past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
finalitynounUS /faɪˈnæləti/
the quality of being final or definitely settled
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
brought together in one place
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
Hilda
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From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
I've
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From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
Lechworthy
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From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
Lechworthy's
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From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
memorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
missionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
not any; not one
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
and nothing more
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
self-reliancenoun
personal independence
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Very rarely did Lechworthy lay aside any work that he had projected and actually begun; persistence and self-reliance had been the distinguishing notes of his commercial career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to be nothing more than the notes of a passing traveller, with no intention of comprehensiveness or finality, designed only to awaken more interest in the missions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Lechworthy’s project for a pamphlet dealing with mission work in the South Seas had never been of a very ambitious character.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading But now he gathered together the memoranda that he had already made, wrapped them in a big envelope, endorsed it and sealed it.
the act of creating written works
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Hilda,” he said, “you remember an idea I had of writing something about the missionary work, you know--I’ve given that up.”
