10
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11
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15th
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From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
1769
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From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _With a Photogravure Portrait of Topelius_ (missing from source book) JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
in addition
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
a cherished desire
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
anniversarynounUS /ˌænəˈvɜːrsəri/
the date on which an event occurred in some previous year (or the celebration of it)
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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brought into existence
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
Bothnia
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From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
ConquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _With a Photogravure Portrait of Topelius_ (missing from source book) JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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good-temperedadjective
not easily irritated
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
JARROLD
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
a narrow way or road
From this reading _With a Photogravure Portrait of Topelius_ (missing from source book) JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
engage in
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
not able to be found
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to a great degree or extent
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
Photogravurenoun
printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods
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experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
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the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading _With a Photogravure Portrait of Topelius_ (missing from source book) JARROLD & SONS, 10 & 11, WARWICK LANE, E.C.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
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surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the pride of the surgeon's life that he was born on the same day as the Great Conqueror, and this coincidence was also the cause of several of his important experiences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
propel through the air
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
Topelius
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an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
precisely as stated
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
WARWICKnounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The surgeon was born in a small town of East Bothnia, the same day as Napoleon I., August 15th, 1769.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I well remember the day, as he always used to celebrate it with a little party of relatives and a dozen children; and as he was very fond of the latter, we were allowed to make as much noise as we pleased, and throw everything into absolute confusion on this anniversary.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But his pride and ambition were of a mild and good-tempered kind, and quite different from the powerful desires which can force their way through a thousand obstacles to attain an exalted position.
in the company of; together with
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