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From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
1842
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From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
(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 I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
a line of approach
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
for the reason that
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
brought into existence
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
BurlingtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtən/
the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
ChamplainnounUS /ʃæmˈpleɪn/
French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
dare-devil
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From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
detrimentnounUS /ˈdetrəmənt/
a damage or loss
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
dominies
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From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
a social unit living together
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
start firing a weapon
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
Hinesburgh
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From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
jumpsnounUS /dʒʌmps/
plural of “jump” — a sudden and decisive increase
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
used to form the superlative
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
Poultney
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From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
make square
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
in or at the place that
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I did not stay a great while at any institution because of my success in leading the other students into all sorts of dare-devil pranks, to the detriment of discipline and the despair of the dominies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
a late time of life
From this reading I had three brothers and two sisters; but not for many years have I known where they are, or whether alive or dead.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading UNDER FIRE THE FIRST TIME I was born on May 1, 1842, on Fifth Avenue, New York, not a long way north of Washington Square.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After having had a private tutor at home I was educated by jumps at the Hinesburgh, Vermont, Academy; at the old Troy Conference Academy at Poultney, Vermont, and at the Burlington, Vermont, Academy, where, young as I was, I became deeply interested in the study of medicine, for which I had inherited a pronounced liking; that was the one point on which I seemed to fit in with the family.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading My father was a distinguished surgeon and owned a large estate on Lake Champlain, where most of my youthful summers were spent.
