used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
barristersnounUS /ˈbærɪstərz/
plural of “barrister” — a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
move gently or carefully
From this reading HEARTS' EASE.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
set up or found
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading HEARTS' EASE.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
highly-cultivated
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From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
Malcolm
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From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
not one, and not any
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
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 It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
purifiedverbUS /ˈpjʊrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “purify” — remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
Roland
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From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
Thornly's
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From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was seen in his daily life, in his professional career, and in the polished grace always attendant upon a highly-cultivated mind, and a heart purified by holy principles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Foreign travel, association with Malcolm Graham, and abundant opportunity in Paris, London, and Scotland, for improvement, had done much for Roland.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Thornly's patronage was generously extended to the young man, and the society met at his house was from among the choice families of the crowded city.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Roland was henceforth among the leading members of the younger barristers of the great metropolis; for although but few could be found to adopt his principles of action, none failed to respect his character.
