used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
for the reason that
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in love, he chose the latter course and married.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Being in love, he chose the latter course and married.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Being in love, he chose the latter course and married.
a movement into or inward
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Being in love, he chose the latter course and married.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
the act of departing
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Being in love, he chose the latter course and married.
LunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Being in love, he chose the latter course and married.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
priesthoodnounUS /ˈpriːsthʊd/
the body of ordained religious practitioners
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
SagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
a male human offspring
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
Tasio
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From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Tasio: Lunatic or Sage The peculiar old man wandered about the streets aimlessly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite the contrary, it was because his mother was rich and he was said to possess talent.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading A former student of philosophy, he had given up his career in obedience to his mother's wishes and not from any lack of means or ability.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The good woman feared that her son would become learned and forget God, so she had given him his choice of entering the priesthood or leaving college.
