used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
(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 He began to show a peculiar kind of contempt for all of the pupils except Gretchen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to show a peculiar kind of contempt for all of the pupils except Gretchen.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
for the most part
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He began to show a peculiar kind of contempt for all of the pupils except Gretchen.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE NEST OF THE FISHING EAGLE.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
apart from; not including
From this reading He began to show a peculiar kind of contempt for all of the pupils except Gretchen.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading THE NEST OF THE FISHING EAGLE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
Gretchen
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From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He began to show a peculiar kind of contempt for all of the pupils except Gretchen.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
NESTnounUS /nest/
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading THE NEST OF THE FISHING EAGLE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEST OF THE FISHING EAGLE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He began to show a peculiar kind of contempt for all of the pupils except Gretchen.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He began to show a peculiar kind of contempt for all of the pupils except Gretchen.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
an educational institution
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He began to show a peculiar kind of contempt for all of the pupils except Gretchen.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEST OF THE FISHING EAGLE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had a high regard for his teacher, whose kindness was unfailing, and he showed a certain partiality for Gretchen; but he was as a rule silent, and there were dark lines on his forehead that showed that he was unhappy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Benjamin continued to attend the school, but it was evident that he did so with an injured heart, and chiefly out of love for the old chief, his father.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not be treated as an inferior, and he seemed to feel that he was so regarded by the scholars.
