used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That dinner was a turning-point in young Gourlay's career.
(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 It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
Allan
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From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was sent by young Jimmy Wilson to his mother.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading That dinner was a turning-point in young Gourlay's career.
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading That dinner was a turning-point in young Gourlay's career.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
Gourlay's
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From this reading That dinner was a turning-point in young Gourlay's career.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was sent by young Jimmy Wilson to his mother.
the state of being honored
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That dinner was a turning-point in young Gourlay's career.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading It was sent by young Jimmy Wilson to his mother.
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
occurring by chance
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was sent by young Jimmy Wilson to his mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
one's
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From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was sent by young Jimmy Wilson to his mother.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That dinner was a turning-point in young Gourlay's career.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is lucky that a letter describing it has fallen into the hands of the patient chronicler.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was sent by young Jimmy Wilson to his mother.
turning-point
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From this reading That dinner was a turning-point in young Gourlay's career.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
precisely as stated
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That dinner was a turning-point in young Gourlay's career.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It were a pity not to give a human document of this kind all the honour in one's power.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As it gives an idea--which is slightly mistaken--of Jock Allan, and an idea--which is very unmistakable--of young Wilson, it is here presented in the place of pride.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading It was sent by young Jimmy Wilson to his mother.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That dinner was a turning-point in young Gourlay's career.
