used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
how long something has existed
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You have learned of me, you say, to be compassionate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
compassionateverbUS /kəmˈpæʃənət/
share the suffering of
From this reading You have learned of me, you say, to be compassionate.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
at any time
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
fellow-creatures
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From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
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 It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
GRANDISON
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From this reading GRANDISON.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have learned of me, you say, to be compassionate.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
ten 10s
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
inculcateverbUS /ˈɪŋkəlkeɪt/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
labouredadjective
lacking natural ease
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading You have learned of me, you say, to be compassionate.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
engage in
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You have learned of me, you say, to be compassionate.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
noblestadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblɪst/
superlative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You have learned of me, you say, to be compassionate.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
express in words
From this reading You have learned of me, you say, to be compassionate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
express in words
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You have learned of me, you say, to be compassionate.
having come into contact
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But let me tell you, the legacy must not be touched before you are of age: it was entrusted to my care as a guardian, and not as a father.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The fresh discovery I have made of your benevolent disposition, is of more value, in my estimation, than the two hundred pounds, which you will find enclosed.
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Go, my Charles, make glad poor Wilson’s heart, and taste the delight, which flows from benevolence.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The request you make is a proof of the warm generosity of your heart: and so praise worthy a desire merits a reward.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have learned of me, you say, to be compassionate.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It has ever been my wish and endeavour, to make your heart feel the miseries of your fellow-creatures; and I have laboured to inculcate the virtue, which next to the love, the goodness of God ought to inspire, is the noblest ornament of our nature.
