Chapter V · Chapter 5

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

(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 This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

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

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

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

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading He had no faith in such mythical factors as circumstances in the battle of life.

a city district of central London laid out in garden squares

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

show off

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

brought into existence

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He had no faith in such mythical factors as circumstances in the battle of life.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

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From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

a period of time spent in military service

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading He had no faith in such mythical factors as circumstances in the battle of life.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading He had no faith in such mythical factors as circumstances in the battle of life.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

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

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

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

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

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

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

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

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His was the largest law library in the town.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

a room where books are kept

From this reading His was the largest law library in the town.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

the force of workers available

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

used to form the superlative

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

based on or told of in traditional stories; lacking factual basis or historical validity

From this reading He had no faith in such mythical factors as circumstances in the battle of life.

not any; not one

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

the environmental condition

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Judge Bradley was successful, as such matters go in such communities, and it was his open boast that he owed his success to himself and no one else.

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

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading His was the largest law library in the town.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

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

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

in or at the place that

From this reading EDWARD FRANKLIN, LAWYER Edward Franklin had taken up his law studies in the office of Judge Bradley, the leading lawyer of the little village of Bloomsbury, where Franklin was born, and where he had spent most of his life previous to the time of his enlistment in the army.

which person or people

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This is the common doctrine of all men who have arrived, and Judge Bradley had long since arrived, in so far as the possibilities of his surroundings would admit.