used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
how long something has existed
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
(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 Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
attachmentsnounUS /əˈtætʃmənts/
plural of “attachment” — a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
of short duration or distance
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
darling's
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From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
the first light of day
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
dearly loved
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
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 A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
at any time
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
frolics
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From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
griefs
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From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
ill-fortune
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From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
infantileadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəntɪl/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
go away from a place
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
mayhapadverb
by chance
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
narrateverbUS /ˈnereɪt/
provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
Newcome
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From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
and nothing more
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
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 Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
prattleverbUS /ˈprætəl/
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
recapitulationnoun
emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
reminiscencesnounUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənsɪz/
plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
express in words
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
schoolfellows
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From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
not in physical motion
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
in or at the place that
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
which person or people
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
belonging to which person
From this reading I shall ask leave to say, regarding the juvenile biography of Mr. Clive Newcome, of whose history I am the chronicler, only so much as is sufficient to account for some peculiarities of his character, and for his subsequent career in the world.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A gentleman’s grandmother may delight in fond recapitulation of her darling’s boyish frolics and early genius; but shall we weary our kind readers by this infantile prattle, and set down the revered British public for an old woman?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although we were schoolfellows, my acquaintance with young Newcome at the seat of learning where we first met was very brief and casual.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Only to two or three persons in all the world are the reminiscences of a man’s early youth interesting: to the parent who nursed him; to the fond wife or child mayhap afterwards who loves him; to himself always and supremely—whatever may be his actual prosperity or ill-fortune, his present age, illness, difficulties, renown, or disappointments, the dawn of his life still shines brightly for him, the early griefs and delights and attachments remain with him ever faithful and dear.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading In which the Author and the Hero resume their Acquaintance If we are to narrate the youthful history not only of the hero of this tale, but of the hero’s father, we shall never have done with nursery biography.
