used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The transition from the Presbyterianism in which he was born to the High Church school was abrupt.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
auspicesnounUS /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
kindly endorsement and guidance
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
bigotnounUS /ˈbɪɡət/
a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
brought into existence
From this reading The transition from the Presbyterianism in which he was born to the High Church school was abrupt.
a youthful male person
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The transition from the Presbyterianism in which he was born to the High Church school was abrupt.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
Craighill
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From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
Craighill's
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From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
Craighills
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From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
EpiscopaliannounUS /ɪˌpɪskəˈpeɪliən/
a member of the Episcopal church
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
the organ of sight
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Moreover, the head of St. John’s was a personal friend, whom Colonel Craighill knew well.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The transition from the Presbyterianism in which he was born to the High Church school was abrupt.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The transition from the Presbyterianism in which he was born to the High Church school was abrupt.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Moreover, the head of St. John’s was a personal friend, whom Colonel Craighill knew well.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The transition from the Presbyterianism in which he was born to the High Church school was abrupt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Moreover, the head of St. John’s was a personal friend, whom Colonel Craighill knew well.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Moreover, the head of St. John’s was a personal friend, whom Colonel Craighill knew well.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the head of St. John’s was a personal friend, whom Colonel Craighill knew well.
not any; not one
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Moreover, the head of St. John’s was a personal friend, whom Colonel Craighill knew well.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
Presbyterianismnoun
the doctrines and practices of the Presbyterian Church: based in Calvinism
From this reading The transition from the Presbyterianism in which he was born to the High Church school was abrupt.
PresbyteriansnounUS /ˌpresbɪˈtɪriənz/
plural of “presbyterian” — a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
SARGENTnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
an educational institution
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
St
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From this reading Moreover, the head of St. John’s was a personal friend, whom Colonel Craighill knew well.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The transition from the Presbyterianism in which he was born to the High Church school was abrupt.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading BEFORE A PORTRAIT BY SARGENT Wayne Craighill’s education had been planned by his father on broad lines.
(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 Moreover, the head of St. John’s was a personal friend, whom Colonel Craighill knew well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The transition from the Presbyterianism in which he was born to the High Church school was abrupt.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, the head of St. John’s was a personal friend, whom Colonel Craighill knew well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Craighills had of old been Presbyterians, but Colonel Craighill was no bigot; therefore, in keeping with his generous attitude in such matters, Wayne was sent to a preparatory school in Vermont conducted under Episcopalian auspices.
a late time of life
From this reading Nothing could be better for the boy than a few years spent under the eye of the famous master.
