used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS DESTINY UNDERGOES A CHANGE.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
a cherished desire
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading HIS DESTINY UNDERGOES A CHANGE.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
coachmaker's
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From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
describingverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/
-ing form of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
DESTINYnounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading HIS DESTINY UNDERGOES A CHANGE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
promote over another
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
foolsnounUS /fuːlz/
plural of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS DESTINY UNDERGOES A CHANGE.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
ingatheringnoun
request for a sum of money
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
engage in
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
not any; not one
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
on one occasion
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
ripeningnounUS /ˈraɪpənɪŋ/
coming to full development; becoming mature
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
Shakspeare
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From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
student'snounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
carry out
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
UNDERGOESverbUS /ˈʌndərɡoʊz/
third-person singular of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading HIS DESTINY UNDERGOES A CHANGE.
universitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
the act of using
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
WheelwrightnounUS /ˈwiːlraɪt/
someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
which person or people
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have before intimated that the city in which he dwelt was the seat of a learned institution; and it was his fortune--ill or good, will appear in the sequel--to make the acquaintance of several inmates of the university, who seemed "to take a liking to him," to borrow the quaint juvenile expression in such cases, especially during the ripening and ingathering of the fruit in his father's little orchard.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading At these seasons their visits were frequent; and as the student's life appeared to be at once more easy and promising than a coachmaker's, and more genteel withal, Daniel manifested a desire to change his occupation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It may be, however--for Daniel is my friend, and were he not, I would do him no injustice--that the fire of ambition had begun to glow in his bosom, and that he was really and truly desirous of describing a wider "circle" than that of a carriage wheel.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "God give them wisdom that have it; and those that are fools, let them use their talents."--_Shakspeare._ Daniel Wheelwright grew up a tall and stately youth; and to do him justice, his personal appearance was not a little in his favor.
