used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE LAKE AMONG THE ROCKS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
Beulah
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From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
a movement into or inward
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
Ernest
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From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
Fontonore
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From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
how
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From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
a single distinct event
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE LAKE AMONG THE ROCKS.
immediately past
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
Pilgrim'snounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
possessive form of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
pilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
preceptornoun
teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
rebukingverbUS /riˈbjuːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading THE LAKE AMONG THE ROCKS.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
Sligo
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From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
in the near future
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAKE AMONG THE ROCKS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
a special situation
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
belonging to which person
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This, however, was a thing quite beyond his hopes, and the boys tried to content themselves with the thought that they might soon have the pleasure of seeing their late tutor.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He recognized the parental care of his heavenly Father, in openly rebuking his pride; and was now so well aware of the peculiar dangers that attended his position, and how much they were increased by the weak indulgence of his preceptor, that he heard almost without regret, on the following day, that having come into some property by the will of a relative, Mr. Sligo was about to resign his present charge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Oh, how gladly would Fontonore have recalled his first friend, him whose love was too sincere for flattery!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Now I saw in my dream, that by this time the pilgrims were entering into the country of Beulah.”—_Pilgrim’s Progress._ The painful incident recorded in the last chapter had been to Ernest one of the most instructive events of his life, and the young lord felt that it was so.
