used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
cannot
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From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
DrapernounUS /ˈdreɪpər/
a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every possible token of respect was shewed to his memory.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
come to pass
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
how
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From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
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 He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Every possible token of respect was shewed to his memory.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
absolutely essential
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
not one, and not any
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
and nothing more
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Every possible token of respect was shewed to his memory.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Every possible token of respect was shewed to his memory.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
shewed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every possible token of respect was shewed to his memory.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
express a supposition
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Every possible token of respect was shewed to his memory.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading That we cannot understand why such things happen is only to confess how limited is our knowledge; to complain of them, is to doubt the goodness and wisdom of the Almighty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Draper had only been eighteen months at Norman Cross when, to the great regret of all--prisoners, officials, and soldiers, he was seized with sudden illness and died.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was admirably fitted for the position he held there, but, like many a man engaged in much higher and more important work than his, and for which far greater qualifications are required, he was cut off in the midst of his usefulness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Perhaps it is not a bad guess to suppose they are intended to teach us that most wholesome lesson--that few in this world are important, none _necessary_.
