Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

any thing at all

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

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From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

plural of “century” — a period of 100 years

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

capable of being comprehended or understood

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

plural of “endowment” — natural abilities or qualities

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THEIR FATHER.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

absolutely essential

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

not any; not one

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

in regular succession without gaps

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THEIR FATHER.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

widely or fully known

From this reading Though the Rentons had been well-known people in Berks for two or three centuries, it had almost been a family tradition that each successive heir, instead of resting content with the good things Providence had given him, should add by his own efforts to the family store.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The family was one of those exceptional families which add active exertion to hereditary endowments.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The reason why Mr. Renton’s sons were sent out into the world in the humble manner, and with the results we are about to record, must be first told, in order that their history may be comprehensible to the reader.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had they been a poor man’s sons no explanation would have been necessary; but their father was anything but a poor man.