used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
how long something has existed
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
(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 He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
discouragements
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
FultonnounUS /ˈfʊltən/
American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
a man of refinement
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Teaching with him was a loved life-work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
of great significance or value
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
life-work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Teaching with him was a loved life-work.
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 The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
held dear
From this reading Teaching with him was a loved life-work.
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 He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
come into possession of
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
and nothing more
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
school-life
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
TeachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Teaching with him was a loved life-work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
(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 Instead of regarding the pupils under his charge as only objects for correction and reproof, he treated them as reasonable beings, and laboured diligently to develop their better natures, as well as their intellectual powers.
at the time that
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been left an orphan at an early age, and had, by his own exertions, obtained the education which enabled him to occupy a position of influence and respectability, consequently, he was all the better able to sympathize and assist studious pupils who laboured against many discouragements to obtain an education.
which person or people
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The important day arrived when I was to begin school-life at the Village Academy, the day I had so long looked forward to with pleasant anticipations.
a late time of life
From this reading The teacher who had taught the Fulton Academy for several years was a gentleman of high culture, and of sound judgment.
