used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His intentions of "dealing with him" were yet distant and undefined.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
Cavana
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From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading His intentions of "dealing with him" were yet distant and undefined.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
discomfitednoun
people who are defeated
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading His intentions of "dealing with him" were yet distant and undefined.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His intentions of "dealing with him" were yet distant and undefined.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His intentions of "dealing with him" were yet distant and undefined.
Kate
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From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
LennonnounUS /ˈlenən/
English rock star and guitarist and songwriter who with Paul McCartney wrote most of the music for the Beatles (1940-1980)
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
Mulvey's
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From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
Murdock
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From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
as might be expected
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
not any; not one
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
held or filled or in use
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His intentions of "dealing with him" were yet distant and undefined.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
get by special effort
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
Shanvilla
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From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
male cat
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading His intentions of "dealing with him" were yet distant and undefined.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His intentions of "dealing with him" were yet distant and undefined.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What naturally occupied his thoughts was the humiliation he felt at Winny Cavana having refused him.
Winny
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From this reading Tom Murdock had no fixed purpose in anywhere he went after Winny Cavana left him discomfited upon the road.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wandered on past Kate Mulvey's, on toward Shanvilla, but not with any hope or wish to come across Edward Lennon.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although he had complained to his father "that he did not think she was for him," yet upon a due consideration of his personal appearance, and his position in the country, he felt persuaded in his own mind that his father was right, and that nothing was required to secure success but to go boldly and straightforward to work.
but in spite of that
From this reading His intentions of "dealing with him" were yet distant and undefined.
