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From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
anew
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
how long something has existed
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
(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 The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
lacking funds
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
greatly pleased
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
communicated in words
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
set up or found
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
half-an-hour
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From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
immediately past
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
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 The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
PROTÉGÉ
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From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He kept the book for several days, but said nothing, and John found it again in his room.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
tactlessadjectiveUS /ˈtæktləs/
lacking or showing a lack of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
Theodore
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From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His father was too proud to acknowledge that he liked the book, but John learned through one of his brothers that he was especially delighted with the famous sermon "On Old Age."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
which person or people
From this reading The latter, who was now continually at home, spent many evening hours with the old man in conversations on all sorts of subjects, and finally on religion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading One day John spoke for half-an-hour about Theodore Parker, so that his father at last expressed a wish to read some of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A KING'S PROTÉGÉ (1871) During the whole of this time, John had been on pleasant terms with his father, and the old man had shown himself to a certain extent willing to be educated, but his tactless pride sometimes broke out and annoyed John.
