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From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
abstinencenounUS /ˈæbstənəns/
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
auburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading His hair was auburn, his eyes dark, and his complexion clear and sanguine.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
rid of obstructions
From this reading His hair was auburn, his eyes dark, and his complexion clear and sanguine.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading His hair was auburn, his eyes dark, and his complexion clear and sanguine.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was of a slight figure, and of middle stature; his countenance was peculiarly expressive of intelligence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His hair was auburn, his eyes dark, and his complexion clear and sanguine.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
wanted intensely
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
dogmaticaladjective
characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
divisible by two
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
at any time
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading He was of a slight figure, and of middle stature; his countenance was peculiarly expressive of intelligence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His hair was auburn, his eyes dark, and his complexion clear and sanguine.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He was of a slight figure, and of middle stature; his countenance was peculiarly expressive of intelligence.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
gesticulations
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From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His hair was auburn, his eyes dark, and his complexion clear and sanguine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He was of a slight figure, and of middle stature; his countenance was peculiarly expressive of intelligence.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was of a slight figure, and of middle stature; his countenance was peculiarly expressive of intelligence.
monopoliseverb
have and control fully and exclusively
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
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 generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading He was of a slight figure, and of middle stature; his countenance was peculiarly expressive of intelligence.
penuriousadjectiveUS /ˌpeˈnjuːriəs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
renounceverbUS /rɪˈnaʊns/
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
sanguineadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
confidently optimistic and cheerful
From this reading His hair was auburn, his eyes dark, and his complexion clear and sanguine.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He was of a slight figure, and of middle stature; his countenance was peculiarly expressive of intelligence.
that is looked for
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading He was of a slight figure, and of middle stature; his countenance was peculiarly expressive of intelligence.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
in the direction of
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
vicenounUS /vaɪs/
moral weakness
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was dogmatical in maintaining his opinions, and prone to monopolise conversation; his gesticulations were awkward and even offensive.
which person or people
From this reading Peculiar as were his habits, few of the distinguished persons who sought his acquaintance ever desired to renounce his friendship.[96] In his domestic habits, he was temperate often to abstinence; he was frugal, but not mean--careful, but not penurious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was generous towards his aged parents; was deeply imbued with a sense of religion, and was the foe of vice in every form.
