Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

(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 In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

disposed to please

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

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

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

-ing form of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

a boy or man

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

a man of refinement

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

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

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

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

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

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

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MR.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

and nothing more

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

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

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

the head of a city government

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

a form of address for a man

From this reading IN WHICH MR.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

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From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

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From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

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From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

scratch repeatedly

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

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

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

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

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SCHNACKENBERGER ACTS UPON THE AMBITIOUS FEELINGS OF A MAN IN OFFICE FOR AN AMIABLE PURPOSE.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

precisely as stated

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He felt, therefore, called upon as a gentleman, to wait upon the Mayor, and do his best to beg him off.

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

From this reading In fact, he arrived just in time: for all the arrangements were complete for demonstrating to the poor wig-maker, by an _a posteriori_ line of argument, the importance of valour in his new employment.

at the time that

From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.

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

From this reading IN WHICH MR.

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From this reading Next morning, when the Provost-marshal came to fetch back the appointments of the military wig-maker, it struck our good-natured student that he had very probably brought the poor fellow into an unpleasant scrape.