used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
how long something has existed
From this reading William Lord Hastings was one of the most remarkable men of the age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
brought into existence
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Like Lord Montagu, he united in happy combination the talents of a soldier and a courtier.
Comines
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From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Like Lord Montagu, he united in happy combination the talents of a soldier and a courtier.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Like Lord Montagu, he united in happy combination the talents of a soldier and a courtier.
HASTINGSnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading LORD HASTINGS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Lord Montagu, he united in happy combination the talents of a soldier and a courtier.
lineagenounUS /ˈlɪniədʒ/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD HASTINGS.
the force of workers available
From this reading William Lord Hastings was one of the most remarkable men of the age.
MontagunounUS /ˈmɑːntəɡjuː/
United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
From this reading Like Lord Montagu, he united in happy combination the talents of a soldier and a courtier.
used to form the superlative
From this reading William Lord Hastings was one of the most remarkable men of the age.
Nevile
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From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading William Lord Hastings was one of the most remarkable men of the age.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading William Lord Hastings was one of the most remarkable men of the age.
and nothing more
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
by chance
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
unusual or striking
From this reading William Lord Hastings was one of the most remarkable men of the age.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Like Lord Montagu, he united in happy combination the talents of a soldier and a courtier.
a male human offspring
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Like Lord Montagu, he united in happy combination the talents of a soldier and a courtier.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading William Lord Hastings was one of the most remarkable men of the age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Like Lord Montagu, he united in happy combination the talents of a soldier and a courtier.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading William Lord Hastings was one of the most remarkable men of the age.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
William
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From this reading William Lord Hastings was one of the most remarkable men of the age.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Philip de Comines bears testimony to his high repute for wisdom and virtue.
but in spite of that
From this reading Born the son of a knight of ancient lineage but scanty lands, he had risen, while yet in the prime of life, to a rank and an influence second, perhaps, only to the House of Nevile.
