used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
power to direct or determine
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
enlargeverbUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒ/
make larger
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
ErnstnounUS /ɜːrnst/
painter (born in Germany, resident of France and the United States) who was a cofounder of dadaism; developed the technique of collage (1891-1976)
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
obtain
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
the act of departing
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
GreshamnounUS /ˈɡreʃəm/
English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
Gresham'snounUS /ˈɡreʃəmz/
possessive form of “gresham” — English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
handsomest
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From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
LombardnounUS /ˈlɑːmbɑːrd/
a member of a Germanic people who invaded northern Italy in the 6th century
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
opineverbUS /oʊˈpaɪn/
express one's opinion openly and without fear or hesitation
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
PolenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
an educational institution
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
do one's shopping
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And now I must briefly run over the events I find noted in my diary.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
UniversitiesnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsətiz/
plural of “university” — the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
being of use or service
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I bade farewell to school, and though Master Gresham talked of letting me go to college, as he had gone, he afterwards altered his intentions, since the Universities were under the complete control of Cardinal Pole and his commissioners.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Master Gresham's house, I should have said, was one of the best in Lombard Street, which was beyond doubt the handsomest street in London.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "The object of going to college is to enlarge the mind and gain knowledge; but while people such as these rule there, I opine that neither one object nor the other is likely to be attained," observed Master Gresham.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will therefore keep you with me, Ernst; you can serve in my shop, and there gain a knowledge of such business as may be greatly useful to you."
