used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
ANCHORnounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
antipodesnounUS /æntɪpoʊdiz/
any two places or regions on diametrically opposite sides of the Earth
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
any person at all
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
BRANTnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
dominantadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːmənənt/
exercising influence or control
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
an opposing military force
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
excommunicationnounUS /ˌekskəmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the state of being excommunicated
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
an act that fails
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
fatuousadjectiveUS /ˈfætʃəwəs/
extremely silly or stupid
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
moving swiftly
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
set up or found
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
hammeredadjectiveUS /ˈhæmərd/
shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
a unit of instruction
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
and nothing more
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
having a point
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever he might be able to do with his life elsewhere, it was evident that the Denver experiment was a pitiful failure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This he said, cursing the fatuous assurance which had kept him from flying to the antipodes at the outset.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ANCHOR COMES HOME BRANT awoke on the morning following his excommunication with one idea dominant, and that pointed to flight.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Anybody but a crazy fool would have known that without having to wait for an object lesson; but, of course, I had to have it hammered into me with blows,” was the way he put it to himself on the walk downtown.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The city of the plain was merely a clearing house for the mining camps, and sooner or later his story would have found him out, lacking help from Harding or any other personal enemy.
