used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
in addition
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
Cassandra's
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From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
England'snounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
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 Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
Queensderry
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From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
Stretton
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From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Mr. Stretton had informed him that he might soon be called to a seat in the House, and he was glad to be in a measure prepared to hold opinions of his own on a few, at least, of the vital issues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although greatly prolonged, his African expedition had been successful, and he was pleased.
(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 Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had improved his opportunities to learn political conditions and know what might best advance England's power in that remote portion of her possessions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH DAVID AND HIS MOTHER DO NOT AGREE The day after Cassandra's flight from Queensderry David returned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Canada he already knew well, and to be conversant also with the state of affairs in South Africa gave him greater confidence.
