1764
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From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
AcquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading ALEXANDER CAMPBELL.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
brought into existence
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
Callander
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From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
CAMPBELLnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading ALEXANDER CAMPBELL.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
composernounUS /kəmˈpoʊzər/
someone who composes music as a profession
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
harpsichordnounUS /ˈhɑːrpsəkɔːrd/
a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
LochnounUS /lɑːk/
a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
Lubnaig
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From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
others
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From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
Perthshire
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From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
continue talking
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
cut with a saw
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
an educational institution
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
Tenducci
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From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
in or at that place or location
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
Tombea
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From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
vocaladjectiveUS /ˈvoʊkəl/
relating to or designed for or using the singing voice
From this reading Acquiring a knowledge of the science under the celebrated Tenducci and others, he became himself a teacher of the harpsichord and of vocal music, in the metropolis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was born in 1764, and received such education as his parents could afford him, which was not very ample, at the parish school of Callander.
in the company of; together with
From this reading An early taste for music induced him to proceed to Edinburgh, there to cultivate a systematic acquaintance with the art.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading A miscellaneous writer, a poet, and a musical composer, Alexander Campbell first saw the light at Tombea, on the banks of Loch Lubnaig, in Perthshire.
