adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
apprenticedadjectiveUS /əˈprentəst/
bound by contract
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading UNCLE CHARLES.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
your usual mood
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
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 My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
held dear
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
not any; not one
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
the act of departing politely
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
printingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
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 My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE CHARLES.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
precisely as stated
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
at the time that
From this reading My uncle began his story as follows:-- "When I left Philadelphia, I had no definite object in view.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
widelyadverbUS /ˈwaɪdli/
to a great degree
From this reading His disposition and mine were widely different; he was quiet, industrious, and very persevering in whatever he undertook; while I, on the other hand, was rash, impulsive, and very impatient of restraint.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading My adopted father apprenticed me to learn the art of printing, without in the least consulting my wishes in the matter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I left without seeing my brother, to avoid the pain of parting, for we tenderly loved each other.
