Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

(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 "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

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

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

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

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

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

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

achieved or reached

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

being attentive to women like an ideal knight

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

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From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

past form of “embellish” — add details to

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

plural of “foible” — a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Yes, gentle reader, start not at the word =chivalrous=.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

totally submissive

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

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

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

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

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

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

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

the state of being a man; manly qualities

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

impressive in appearance

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

and nothing more

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

a human being

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Yes, gentle reader, start not at the word =chivalrous=.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

rise rapidly

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

a male human offspring

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Yes, gentle reader, start not at the word =chivalrous=.

impressive in appearance

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

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

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

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

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

characterized by variety

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

precisely as stated

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading "The only son of his mother, and she was a widow,--" Arthur Bernard, as he attained to manhood, seemed to realize, in person and character, all a fond mother's fondest anticipations.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His stately form, as he mingled among his compeers, did not tower more above them, than did his lofty mind, stored with sound principles, and embellished with varied learning, seem to soar above their grovelling ideas, and to breathe a higher and purer atmosphere.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Yes, gentle reader, start not at the word =chivalrous=.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading A glance at his countenance would have sufficed for the most casual observer to have read, in every lineament, the impress of a noble and chivalrous nature.

an affirmative

From this reading Yes, gentle reader, start not at the word =chivalrous=.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading It may be, from his previous conversation on woman's foibles, that you have been, ready to form a very different opinion,--but you are mistaken; and so will you often find yourself in the journey of life, should you thus estimate character in general.